Nov
6
Sun
Masterworks 1
Nov 6 @ 15:00

Masterworks 1

Sunday, November 6, 2022 – 3:00pm
Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA

  • Four Poems – Christine Donkin
  • Symphony No. 8 “Unfinished” – Franz Schubert
  • Serenade No. 2 – Johannes Brahms
  • TICKETS INCLUDE:

    2:00pm – 2:30pm: Pre-Concert Talk by Music Director, Michael Hall

    3:00pm: Concert

    Post Concert Q&A

     

West Coast composer Christine Donkin’s music has been described as “astonishingly beautiful”. Her Four Poems captures the essence of poetry that describes the changing of the seasons and the moods that they invoke. Schubert’s Unfinished Symphony is warm and dramatic and contains only 2 movements of a typical 4 movement symphony. It was discovered 37 years after his death, languishing in a desk drawer, before it was first performed. In Brahms’ Serenade No. 2, the violins of the orchestra are completely omitted, which is highly unusual, but gives the piece a darker hued quality. Brahms was 43 years old before he wrote his first Symphony and in order to prepare, he composed this smaller, shorter Serenade, a masterpiece in its own right.

Nov
11
Fri
Veterans Day
Nov 11 all-day

Federal Holiday to honor the people who served in those who have served in the armed forces.

Crafternoon: Alcohol Ink Bookmarks @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Nov 11 @ 10:00 – 12:00

Create a safe vintage-style bookmark inspired by the Poison Book Project, which aims to identify potentially toxic pigments used in Victorian-era book cloths. $20; $15 for Members. Registration required.

Delaware Annual Antiques Show
Nov 11 @ 11:00 – 17:00

 

Winterthur’s Annual Delaware Antiques Show, November 11–13

60 Exceptional dealers to display and sell at the Chase Center on the Riverfront

One of the nation’s most acclaimed shows of antiques, art, and design, the Delaware Antiques Show returns to the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, November 11–13. The Show features more than 60 of the country’s most distinguished dealers in American antiques, furniture, paintings, rugs, porcelain, silver, jewelry, and other decorative arts.

From the newest collector to the most knowledgeable connoisseur, there is something for everyone. Tickets include lectures, book signings, and admission to the Show and to Winterthur November 11–13. Highlights include a keynote lecture presented by famed designers Ashley Whittaker and Christopher Spitzmiller on November 11 at 10:00 a.m.

  • Described as the “neo-traditionalist,” Ashley Whittaker’s work reveals fresh and modern perspectives on traditional design and architecture. She is listed on Elle Décor’s A-List of top designers. Her work has been published in The New York Times, Veranda, Southern Living, Coastal Living, and Domino, and it has been featured on the cover of House Beautiful six times. She credits her training in the design industry to legendary decorator Markham Roberts, who she worked for before starting out on her own in 2006. Her work includes projects in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Florida, California, and Montana.
  • Chris Spitzmiller creates ceramic lamps inspired by classical forms and traditional gem-like glazes. His work is often featured Architectural Digest, Town & Country, Elle DécorVeranda, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. He has had the honor of making lamps for the Oval Office for the past four White House administrations, as well Blair House and many other distinguished American homes. He is author of A Year at Clove Brook Farm, published by Rizzoli.

Young Scholars lectures, sponsored by The Decorative Arts Trust, take place on Saturday, November 12 at 2:00 pm. These lectures are presented by recent Lois F. McNeil Fellows from the Winterthur Program in American Material Culture, a joint graduate program of Winterthur and the University of Delaware. Katrina Reynolds will present Rediscovering the Formula: Interpreting a Stenciled Pelerine in the Winterthur Collection and Ethan Snyder will present A Long Space Race: Contextualizing Early (Human) Flight in Eighteenth-Century Material
Culture
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Tickets are valid for each day of the Show and include admission to Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library on show days. To purchase tickets visit winterthur.org/DAS or call 800.448.3883. For more information, please email [email protected].

The Delaware Antiques Show benefits educational programming at Winterthur.

The Annual Delaware Antiques Show

Opening Night Party—Thursday, November 10, 5:00–9:00 pm
Celebrate the opening of the show with cocktails and exclusive early shopping.

Show Hours
Friday, November 11, 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Saturday, November 12, 11:00 am–6:00 pm
Sunday, November 13, 11:00 am–5:00 pm

General Admission
$25 per person, $20 Winterthur Members. Children under 12 free. Tickets valid for all three days of the Show and for admission to Winterthur on show days.

The Chase Center on the Riverfront is located at 815 Justison Street, Wilmington, Delaware, less than one hour south of Philadelphia, and midway between New York City and Washington, D.C. For additional information and updates about this year’s Delaware Antiques Show, please email [email protected], visit winterthur.org/DAS, or call 800.448.3883.

The Delaware Antiques Show is presented by Wilmington Trust, a Member of the M&T Family.
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ABOUT WINTERTHUR MUSEUM, GARDEN & LIBRARY
Winterthur—known worldwide for its preeminent collection of American decorative arts, naturalistic garden, and research library for the study of American art and material culture—offers a variety of tours, exhibitions, programs, and activities throughout the year.

Winterthur is located on Route 52, six miles northwest of Wilmington, Delaware, and five miles south of U.S. Route 1. Museum hours are 10:00 am–5:00 pm, Tuesday–Sunday (closed on Mondays except during Yuletide, on Thanksgiving and on Christmas). Winterthur is committed to accessible programming for all. For information, including special services, call 800.448.3883 or visit winterthur.org.

 

 

 

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Unionville Art Gala @ Unionville High School
Nov 11 @ 18:00 – 21:00

Unionville High School Art Gala celebrates its 46th year. The annual art show and sale to be held November 11 from 6-9 p.m. and November 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Unionville High School, showcases local working artists, Unionville High School (UHS) Alumni, and current UHS student artists. In addition to beautiful artwork, there is live music to entertain and delicious desserts to enjoy. Funds raised will benefit the UHS PTO, contributing to Educational Enrichment Projects to enhance the overall educational experience for all UHS students. In addition, funds will help make local community outreach efforts possible.

 

The Unionville High School Art Gala strives to include a variety of artists - both new and more established individuals. Approximately 70 participating artists express their talents though diverse mediums including oil and watercolor paintings, photography, glass, metal, pastels, mixed media, jewelry, ceramics, mosaics, and wood.

 

This year’s Featured Artist is Temre Stanchfield. Temre draws inspiration for her work from the natural world, painting flower, plant and landscape imagery as a means of highlighting the perennial life cycle. She explains that painting is a conversation about renewal in her studio, and she uses abstract elements to explore this conversation. Temre’s current work focuses on the local landscape of the Brandywine Valley region, combining texture with oil on birch panels or canvas, as well as studies on paper.

 

Temre studied classical figure painting at the University of Puget Sound in Washington State, in Florence, Italy, and at the University of Arizona. She is a frequent exhibitor in art shows, galleries and festivals throughout southern Pennsylvania and Delaware, including, most recently, the distinguished Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show in Philadelphia. Temre paints in her studio in southern Chester County.

 

The Art Gala also includes a Student Art section which highlights the impressive artistic talents nurtured by the outstanding UHS Art Department. In addition to approximately 175 student artists, students who demonstrate particularly refined and distinct talents are selected as Featured Student Artists each year.  This year’s Featured Student Artists will be announced at the end of October.

 

A Silent Auction will be offered to the public, featuring beautiful artwork donated by the talented artists in the show as well as select regional activities and outings. The Silent Auction will be online at https://www.32auctions.com/unionvilleartgala2022 throughout the weekend of November 11-13. Donations to the silent auction along with business sponsorships are key components to the success of the Gala. Please see our website at https://www.unionvilleartgala.com for details on how to donate a silent auction item and/or to become a sponsor.

 

Friday evening includes live music from UHS students and local musicians, with assorted desserts and beverages offered for sale. Thirty percent of proceeds from art sales and 100% of proceeds from the silent auction benefit the UHS PTO. Admission is free.

 

The 2022 Unionville High School Art Gala will begin Friday, November 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. and continues on Saturday, November 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Unionville High School Auditorium Entrance, 750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348. For more details and information, please visit the Art Gala website at www.unionvilleartgala.com or find us on Facebook and Instagram. This fun and lively event is not to be missed!

Nov
12
Sat
Brandywine Battlefield Park Harvest Fest Colonial Day @ Brandywine Battlefield Park
Nov 12 @ 10:00 – 15:00

We will be having our first annual Harvest Fest Colonial day. That means you can enjoy the harvest season, visit with and learn from our Living History reenactors, check out some local vendors, play games, and get your face painted.

Unionville High School Art Gala
Nov 12 @ 11:00 – 16:00

Unionville High School Art Gala celebrates its 46th year. The annual art show and sale to be held November 11 from 6-9 p.m. and November 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Unionville High School, showcases local working artists, Unionville High School (UHS) Alumni, and current UHS student artists. In addition to beautiful artwork, there is live music to entertain and delicious desserts to enjoy. Funds raised will benefit the UHS PTO, contributing to Educational Enrichment Projects to enhance the overall educational experience for all UHS students. In addition, funds will help make local community outreach efforts possible.

 

The Unionville High School Art Gala strives to include a variety of artists - both new and more established individuals. Approximately 70 participating artists express their talents though diverse mediums including oil and watercolor paintings, photography, glass, metal, pastels, mixed media, jewelry, ceramics, mosaics, and wood.

 

This year’s Featured Artist is Temre Stanchfield. Temre draws inspiration for her work from the natural world, painting flower, plant and landscape imagery as a means of highlighting the perennial life cycle. She explains that painting is a conversation about renewal in her studio, and she uses abstract elements to explore this conversation. Temre’s current work focuses on the local landscape of the Brandywine Valley region, combining texture with oil on birch panels or canvas, as well as studies on paper.

 

Temre studied classical figure painting at the University of Puget Sound in Washington State, in Florence, Italy, and at the University of Arizona. She is a frequent exhibitor in art shows, galleries and festivals throughout southern Pennsylvania and Delaware, including, most recently, the distinguished Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show in Philadelphia. Temre paints in her studio in southern Chester County.

 

The Art Gala also includes a Student Art section which highlights the impressive artistic talents nurtured by the outstanding UHS Art Department. In addition to approximately 175 student artists, students who demonstrate particularly refined and distinct talents are selected as Featured Student Artists each year.  This year’s Featured Student Artists will be announced at the end of October.

 

A Silent Auction will be offered to the public, featuring beautiful artwork donated by the talented artists in the show as well as select regional activities and outings. The Silent Auction will be online at https://www.32auctions.com/unionvilleartgala2022 throughout the weekend of November 11-13. Donations to the silent auction along with business sponsorships are key components to the success of the Gala. Please see our website at https://www.unionvilleartgala.com for details on how to donate a silent auction item and/or to become a sponsor.

 

Friday evening includes live music from UHS students and local musicians, with assorted desserts and beverages offered for sale. Thirty percent of proceeds from art sales and 100% of proceeds from the silent auction benefit the UHS PTO. Admission is free.

 

The 2022 Unionville High School Art Gala will begin Friday, November 11, from 6 to 9 p.m. and continues on Saturday, November 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Unionville High School Auditorium Entrance, 750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348. For more details and information, please visit the Art Gala website at www.unionvilleartgala.com or find us on Facebook and Instagram. This fun and lively event is not to be missed!

Nov
13
Sun
Shop , Savor: Fusions Taster’s Choice @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Nov 13 @ 11:00 – 16:00

Taste gourmet olive oils and vinegars from around the world with Fusions Taster’s Choice, in the Museum Store. This is a drop-in event; no reservations or admission fee required. The Museum Store is open 10 am–5 pm.

Join us on select weekends at the Museum Store to mingle with the artisans that craft your favorite local delicacies. From wine to cheese to honey to chocolate to coffee, there is something for everyone’s palate.

Nov
16
Wed
Importance of Screenings in Cancer Prevention: Dr. Ramona Stone, PhD, Associate Professor of Health @ Virtual West Chester University
Nov 16 @ 17:30 – 18:00

November 16, 2022

Importance of Screenings in Cancer Prevention: Dr. Ramona Stone, PhD, associate professor of health

The First Star Trek Movie: Bringing the Franchise to the Big Screen with Sherilyn Connelly @ American Helicopter Museum & Education Center
Nov 16 @ 19:30 – 20:30

Drawing on hundreds of contemporary news articles and primary sources not seen in decades, this book tells the true story of the first successful Star Trek revival.

AHMEC is excited to present a unique collection of screen-used and production-made artifacts that span decades, including costumes, weapons, communicators, even pieces of the starship Enterprise! A delight for hard-core Trekkies and casual fans alike, this once-in-a-lifetime exhibit is a chance to peer behind the curtain and see some of the most iconic props from the Star Trek universe. A Members Only Exhibit Preview and Speakers’ Series accompany the exhibit. All events will be conducted via Zoom. You can participate onsite at the museum or by using your computer off-site. Cost per event is $25.00 for non-members and FREE for members.

Nov
18
Fri
Gifted – Artists’ Reception
Nov 18 @ 17:00 – 20:30

 

The Art Trust Gallery at Meridian Bank

16 W. Market Street

West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380

Nov
19
Sat
Forest Therapy @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Nov 19 @ 09:00 – 12:00

Inspired by the Japanese art of shinrin yoku, or “forest bathing,” this healing practice that enables practitioners to deepen their personal connections to the natural world.

Holiday Walking Wine Tasting @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Nov 19 @ 13:00 – 17:00

Celebrate the beginning of the Yuletide season with a crisp afternoon walk through the woodland, stopping along the way to enjoy three wine tastings courtesy of Moët Hennessy and pop-up shops by local artisans. Warm up with fire pits, listen to live music by local jazz musicians Tony “Big Cat” Smith and Alvin Alexander, enjoy a sweet treat from East Coast Sweets, and a glass of spiked apple cider.

Nov
25
Fri
Kennett Square’s Holiday Light Parade
Nov 25 @ 18:15
Kennett Square’s Holiday Light Parade on State Street kicks off the holiday season this year on Friday, November 25th at 6:15pm. Enjoy dancers, a DJ playing holiday tunes, floats festooned with lights, and the traditional Christmas tree lighting with Santa and Mrs. Claus!

NB: The Holiday Light Parade will follow a new route this year, heading north on the 100 block of South Broad Street and then west along State Street to Center Street.

Grab some dinner and drinks at the Market, then step right outside our door and enjoy the start of the holiday season with this fun parade.

Nov
30
Wed
Critter Sale
Nov 30 @ 10:00 – 17:00

We are ready for tomorrow and the opening of the critter sale at Chadds Ford Historical Society. Wednesday is for Brandywine Art Museum members only. Thursday - Saturday 10am to 5 pm, Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. — at The Chadds Ford Historical Society.

Dec
1
Thu
Critter Sale
Dec 1 @ 10:00 – 17:00

We are ready for tomorrow and the opening of the critter sale at Chadds Ford Historical Society. Wednesday is for Brandywine Art Museum members only. Thursday - Saturday 10am to 5 pm, Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. — at The Chadds Ford Historical Society.

Dec
2
Fri
Critter Sale
Dec 2 @ 10:00 – 17:00

We are ready for tomorrow and the opening of the critter sale at Chadds Ford Historical Society. Wednesday is for Brandywine Art Museum members only. Thursday - Saturday 10am to 5 pm, Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. — at The Chadds Ford Historical Society.

First Friday – Kennett, Wilmington, West Chester
Dec 2 @ 17:00
Dec
3
Sat
Critter Sale
Dec 3 @ 10:00 – 17:00

We are ready for tomorrow and the opening of the critter sale at Chadds Ford Historical Society. Wednesday is for Brandywine Art Museum members only. Thursday - Saturday 10am to 5 pm, Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. — at The Chadds Ford Historical Society.

Curiosity Carnival @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 3 @ 10:00 – 15:00

Drop in to find out what questions and conundrums have made us curious. Meet Winterthur staff, students, fellows, and researchers to learn about the questions they have been asking. Explore the work they are doing as they share hands-on activities, informal chats, mini-tours, and demonstrations.

Brandywine Valley Chorale Concert: This Present Moment @ St. Michael Lutheran Church
Dec 3 @ 19:00 – 20:30

The Brandywine Valley Chorale returns to the world of holiday entertainment with its annual winter concert!

The program highlights three inspired works — This Present Moment by distinguished American composer Michael John Trotta and Gloria by Italian virtuoso Antonio Vivaldi.

The concert will feature a chamber orchestra accompaniment, with a piece by Elaine Hagenberg, additional seasonal selections and our traditional Christmas carol sing-alongs.

Dec
4
Sun
Critter Sale
Dec 4 @ 10:00 – 17:00

We are ready for tomorrow and the opening of the critter sale at Chadds Ford Historical Society. Wednesday is for Brandywine Art Museum members only. Thursday - Saturday 10am to 5 pm, Sunday 10 am to 3 pm. — at The Chadds Ford Historical Society.

Dec
7
Wed
A Christmas Carol, Live! @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 7 @ 13:00 – 14:30

Join us for this captivating rendition of the timeless holiday classic as performed
by Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great-grandson of literary master Charles
Dickens. During his energetic one-man show, Gerald brings the story to life, depicting 26 characters of the classic tale, with only a table, wing chair, and hat rack with him on stage. Make your visit more special with a Yuletide tour.

Wonderful Wednesdays @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 7 @ 17:00 – 20:00

Soak in the evening glow of the house decked in its holiday glory or toast marshmallows by the outdoor fire pits. Tap your toes to the sounds of Wilmington’s best jazz and savor a seasonal cocktail. See our magical toy train display and gingerbread and doll houses. Included with admission. Free for Members. Ticket includes a self-paced house tour, live music, toy train display, gingerbread and dollhouse viewing, exhibitions, and shopping in the Museum Store. Yuletide workshops available for an additional fee. Food and drink available for purchase.  House tours have limited capacity. Museum Store open until 8:00 pm.

Importance of Daily Contemplative Practice and Mindfulness: A Conversation with Pat Croce and Don McCown, PhD @ Virtual West Chester University
Dec 7 @ 17:30 – 18:00

December 7, 2022 

Importance of Daily Contemplative Practice and Mindfulness: A conversation with Pat Croce and Don McCown, PhD

Dec
8
Thu
A Christmas Carol, Live! @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 8 @ 13:00 – 14:30

Join us for this captivating rendition of the timeless holiday classic as performed
by Gerald Charles Dickens, the great-great-grandson of literary master Charles
Dickens. During his energetic one-man show, Gerald brings the story to life, depicting 26 characters of the classic tale, with only a table, wing chair, and hat rack with him on stage. Make your visit more special with a Yuletide tour.

The Washington Memorial Heritage To Host Historical Holiday Celebration! @ Washington Memorial Chapel
Dec 8 @ 18:00 – 21:00

Leadership Series Year-End Finale Will Feature World Renowned George Washington Interpreter Brian Hilton As He Discusses How To Use The Teaching Of Washington In Modern Times

 

The Washington Memorial Heritage and Indispensable Leadership (LLC) are excited to announce their “Historical Holiday Celebration” featuring world renowned George Washington Interpreter Brian Hilton on Thursday, December 8 at 6 PM at the Washington Memorial Chapel.

As the culmination to their year-long “Lead Like George” leadership series, this special evening will give audiences the opportunity to “meet” Washington and learn about his role, up to and during the Constitutional Convention, as he is interviewed by Indispensable Leadership’s David Cross. Attendees will also discover how Washington’s leadership style changed throughout the years and how his relationships with his contemporaries, helped pave his way to the Presidency. James Madison Interpreter Kyle Jenks will also join the discussion to provide his insight into Washington’s rise to becoming of one the greatest leaders of our nation.

This engaging and highly-insightful event will not only weave together all of the teachings from the past 11 leadership sessions but it will also provide insight into how to translate Washington’s leadership into today’s modern society.

Immediately following the discussion, guests are invited to chat with Washington and Madison while they enjoy complimentary wine and cheese.

Hilton, who has been portraying Washington for nearly 25 years, is the pre-eminent George Washington interpreter in the country. He has appeared at many illustrious events including three Road Scholar Events this past summer in Washington, D.C.; several George Washington Birthday Parades in Alexandria, VA; and The Center For Education Reform.

The “Historical Holiday Celebration” is open to the public and tickets are $20 per person per session; students with proof of student status will be admitted free. Pay at the door or register to attend at https://indispensableleadership.com/.

Washington Memorial Chapel is located at Rt. 23 Valley Forge Park, Valley Forge, PA.

To learn more about the Washington Memorial Chapel, visit http://wmchapel.org/heritage/ and http://www.savewashingtonmemorial.org/ to learn about the restoration campaign.

Dec
10
Sat
Longwood Performing Arts Presents…The Nutcracker Ballet! @ Lincoln University International Cultural Center
Dec 10 all-day
Kennett Square's Longwood Performing Arts Presents...The Nutcracker Ballet! Two shows on December 10, 2022 at 1 pm and 5 pm, at the International Cultural Center at Lincoln University.
Over 90 local dancers will take the stage and tell Clara's story of a magical Christmas night. Tickets are $20 and are available at the door or online at https://21496.recitalticketing.com/r/events/.  Join us for this timeless holiday tradition!
Candlelight Concert @ Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Dec 10 @ 18:00 – 19:00

Immerse yourself in an evening of stunning ambience by candlelight, featuring angelic music by People-to-People International musicians Olivia Geiser and Noëlle Grüebler of Winterthur, Switzerland.

The Winterthur estate, now known as Winterthur Museum, Garden, and Library, was named by Swiss-born Jacques-Antoine Bidermann, husband of Evelina Gabrielle du Pont, to honor his ancestral home.

Duo Noëlle Grüebler (violin) and Olivia Geiser (piano), dedicated their project, Winterthur and Music, to various composers linked to Winterthur, Switzerland, providing interesting insight into the vibrant musical scene of this town on the outskirts of Zurich. Join us for a Yuletide evening as we bring the two Winterthurs together through music. $15; $10 for Members. Reserve now.

Bites and libations will be available for purchase in the Visitor Center prior to the concert beginning at 5:00 pm, and until 8:00 pm after the concert, as you mingle with the musicians. 

Winterthur thanks People-to-People Delaware for sponsoring the Candlelight Concert and bringing the two Winterthurs together this Yuletide season.

Holiday Pops
Dec 10 @ 19:00