Join professional photographer Mary Louise Ravese for a flower garden trifecta in this photography workshop based in America's Garden Capital - the greater Philadelphia area. We will visit the area's crown jewel - Longwood Gardens, during the prime time for the spring bulb bloom. This extensive garden on the former duPont estate offers a variety of flower and plant subjects in both outdoor gardens and a large indoor conservatory. Next, you'll have a "straight out of Holland" experience at a tulip farm. Acres of tulip rows of different colors offer a variety of photo possibilities including closeups, shoot throughs, and intentional camera movement. Rounding things out, you will visit at least another one of the area's 30+ gardens - which one will be revealed at the workshop because Mary Louise will select it based on the bloom conditions the week of the workshop.
What you'll learn
In this workshop you'll learn a variety of photography techniques:
- achieving a selective focus shallow depth of field look
- maximizing depth of field through focus-stacking
- shooting intimate landscape vignettes
- creating painterly looks using intentional camera movement
- creating ethereal images with a soft glow look - achieved either through using multiple exposures, or a Lensbaby "Velvet" specialty lens to combine sharpness with pleasing blur
The combination of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on photography shooting sessions is sure to spark the imagination, and encourage you to produce some unique and beautiful images. During the workshop, we will have the opportunity to share photos within our group and receive supportive image feedback. In addition, Mary Louise will be available to help you with image editing guidance and assistance choosing your best images.
Who should Attend
Suitable for the experienced beginner, intermediate and advanced DSLR or mirror-less camera user. Participants should understand basic camera operation, and be comfortable working in Aperture Priority or Manual Exposure modes.
UNIONVILLE COMMUNITY FAIR
HOLDS “SPRING SHINDIG” FUNDRAISER
WITH ENTERTAINMENT BY POPULAR 2UESDAY NITE BAND
The Unionville Community Fair will hold its 2 nd Annual “Spring Shindig” fundraiser on
Friday, April 21 from 6pm to 10pm at the Red Clay Room in Kennett Square.
A fun, entertaining night is planned with dinner (beef sandwiches, stuffed shells, and
salad), a cash bar, and raffles. Dance to the popular 2uesday Nite Band. Caricatures
by Mac McCourt will add to the excitement. Tickets are $45 per person and can be
purchased at www.ucfair.org
ABOUT THE UNIONVILLE COMMUNITY FAIR
The Unionville Community Fair is proud to have the largest display of local
agriculture, agribusiness, and handicrafts in southeastern Chester County.
Celebrating its 99th year, the fair judges more than 500 categories for ribbons and
cash prizes! Exciting new acts will join past fair favorites such as the Ghosts of
Chester County Haunted Tent, Giggles & Grins, STEM tent, live music in the Beer &
Wine Garden, a 5k Walk/Run, Cow Pie Bingo, and more. The Unionville Fair Parade
will return this year to kick off the festivities! The fair will be held October 13, 14 &
15 at 113 E. Street Rd., Kennett Square. Visit www.ucfair.org for more information.
Celebrate Earth Day with the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center on Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m., as its theater transforms into a fun, educational cornucopia of conservation magic.
“Our planet is rapidly changing, and the choices we make can have an influence,” explained Paul Taylor, AHMEC’s Education Programs Manager. “Over one billion people the world over will be joining together that day to learn and discuss what humans can do to positively impact the environment.”
AHMEC’s Earth Day Celebration features stations with hands-on science demonstrations for ages 6 through adult, like rising seas, temperature mapping, and alternative fuels. Other interesting activities include water conservation, saving natural land cover, helping pollinators thrive, and how to recycle, reduce, and reuse everyday items.
Everything is included with the cost of admission. No registration required.
Earth Day was founded in 1970 by Senator Gaylord Nelson to create awareness for the protection of the environment and a sustainable future. His idea, which began as “teach-ins” on American university campuses, evolved into rallies nationwide, passage of key environmental legislation like the Clean Air Act and Endangered Species Act, and formation of the Environmental Protection Agency. By 1990, the movement went global, and continues to impact people of all generations.
Contact AHMEC at 610-436-9600 for more information. Visit the website at www.americanhelicopter.museum.
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, located at 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, is the nation’s premier aviation museum devoted exclusively to helicopters. Established in 1996, the nonprofit organization collects, restores, and displays rotary-wing aircraft, including over 35 civilian and military helicopters, autogyros, and convertiplanes.
You Are Invited
THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 2023 at 7 P.M.
THE RESTORATION OF THE JOHN HOPE HOUSE:
PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
Plans are being finalized to preserve, stabilize, and restore the John Hope House, an 18th century house located on Baltimore Pike adjacent to the Pennsbury Township Municipal Building. For this year’s annual meeting presentation, The Pennsbury Land Trust has chosen to focus on the historic house’s architectural significance within local history, the methods used to investigate its structural history, and what the restoration plans are for the coming year. On behalf of The Pennsbury Land Trust and Pennsbury Township, Margo Leach, NCARB; Aaron McIntyre, Township Supervisor; and John Milner, FAIA, will co-present this comprehensive overview of the past, present, and immediate future of the John Hope House.
The Friends Folk Club kicks off it's 37th Season with a return visit by the Ronstadt Brothers, on Friday , April 28th at 7:30pm.
Ronstadt Brothers continue a musical tradition passed from generation to generation in the Ronstadt family. Michael Gilbert and Peter Dalton, Ronstadt Brothers, represents five generations of the family’s musical traditions in North America.They present a new and fresh take on the traditional Southwestern and Mexican songs of their family’s heritage while offering innovative original material to millennials discovering the treasure of roots music. An aural illustration of inception to creation, this musical journey will take you from the past to the present steeped in the Americana vein. Carrying forward a sound closely tied in its infancy to their aunt Linda and their father Michael, join the Ronstadt Brothers on their journey through the Post-Modern American West. Individually and together, Stateside and across the pond, the trio’s worldwide touring and recording credits include such diverse artists as Linda Ronstadt, Los Lobos, Dixie Hummingbirds, David Bromberg, Nydia Rojas, Tish Hinojosa, Muriel Anderson, and Mariachi Vargas, to name a few.
St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church is located at 116 Lancaster Pike
Oxford, PA 19363 . Doors open at 7:00pm and starts at 7:30pm. Proceeds from this concert will benefit St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church.
Tickets are $15 cash at the door.
Children 12 and under are free.
For more information call: 610-869-8076. Day of show until 4 pm.
Email: [email protected] or visit www.ronstadtbrothers.com/
The Friends Folk Club is an all volunteer-community run concert series. Come visit the best (and loved) little concert series in Southern Chester County since 1986!
The BVC presents Karl Jenkins’ renowned choral work, in a new theatrical setting — incorporating music and interpretive dance.
The Armed Man communicates a powerful declaration for world peace — blending lyrics based on Muslim, Hindu, and Japanese texts, with traditional biblical passages and classic poetry.
Although composed in the 1990s — its message is more urgent now, than ever before!
Special Guest: Unionville High School Chorale
with orchestral accompaniment
ABOUT THE BVC
The BVC was created to add the art and beauty of choral music to the fine arts repertoire that is available in the Brandywine Valley region.
Today, approximately 40-50 auditioned members strong, this fine group of individuals performs semi-annually throughout the lovely Brandywine Valley, including Unionville, West Chester, Kennett Square, and Wilmington.
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First Friday West Chester
The Delaware tradition of Point-to-Point returns for its 45 th year
An antique carriage parade, a Rolls-Royce display, a tailgate competition judged by a Food Network star, pony races, and a thrilling steeplechase await visitors on May 7, 2023, at the 45 th annual Point-to-Point at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.
This year’s judge is celebrity pastry chef Dru Tevis, winner of Food Network’s Holiday Baking Championship in 2022 for
season 9; he has been the corporate pastry chef for SoDel Concepts since 2018. A resident of Lewes, Tevis received a
Grand Diploma in Professional Pastry Arts and graduated class valedictorian from the International Culinary Center in
New York City.
“As a Delawarean, it thrills me to take part in an iconic Delaware institution such as Point-to-Point,” Tevis said.
Point-to-Point is a festive day of pageantry, fun for the entire family, and thrilling horse-racing action, with purses totaling
$60,000.
The full schedule of events includes the beloved Parade of River Hills Foxhounds, the Keystone Region Rolls-Royce
Owners’ Club Antique Auto Display, and the spectacular George A. “Frolic” Weymouth Antique Carriage Parade.
Contests include the always-fashionable Best Dressed Head to Toe and tailgate-party judging, online fantasy-stable
betting through StableDuel, and children’s stick-pony races. The Marketplace offers shopping, with wares offered by local
merchants, and attendees can enjoy special activities, crafts, and contests provided by community organizations at the
Winterthur Hunt.
As usual, the “mane” attraction will be the finest riders and horses on the National Steeplechase Association race circuit,
which provide unparalleled equestrian excitement. “Point-to-Point is a Delaware tradition like no other,” said race director Jill Abbott of Winterthur. Tailgate parking spaces and guest wristbands go on sale March 1. For more information and to purchase, visit Winterthur.org/PTP.
Advance sales only. All parking and admission must be purchased by Saturday, May 6, 2023. No will call. No wristbands
or tailgate credentials will be mailed after April 28. Event is rain or shine. No refunds.
Proceeds from this year’s Point-to-Point support key environmental and landscape stewardship initiatives such as
Winterthur’s Natural Lands program managing woodland, meadow, and wetland habitats throughout the estate;
preservation of the Winterthur Garden; and initiatives to invite members and visitors to enjoy almost 1,000 acres of
conserved land.
A Point-to-Point Pre-Event will be held March 30 from 4 to 6 pm at Bluecoast Seafood Grill in Rehoboth Beach to sample
the restaurant’s Rail Tent menu. Information about the Rail Tent at Point-to-Point is available at Winterthur.org/PTP.
Also, every Tuesday in March and April is Timber Cup Tuesday at participating restaurants. Guests can purchase a Point-
to-Point Timber Cup cocktail and a portion of sales will be donated to the SoDel Cares Foundation and Point-to-Point. A
list of participating restaurants can be found at sodelconcepts.com.
Sponsors for the 2023 Point-to-Point event include Draper & Kramer Mortgage Corp., Bluecoast Seafood Grill & Raw
Bar, Woodford Reserve, and Constellation.
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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. Admission includes an introductory house tour, exhibitions, a narrated tram ride (weather and space
permitting), and the Winterthur Garden.
Winterthur is located on Route 52, six miles northwest of Wilmington, Delaware, and five miles south of U.S. Route 1.
Winterthur is committed to accessible programming for all. For information, including special services, call 800.448.3883
or visit winterthur.org.
A devotional manuscript made in the 1780s that is too fragile to display is being digitized and will be available to the public in 2024. On May 12, scholars and advisers will gather at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library to discuss what the manuscript has revealed so far. They will share their work and perspectives on the manuscript and how it helps them better understand life and art in an early American borderland: the town of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Curtis Symphony Orchestra to perform at Longwood Gardens May 12
The upcoming 7 pm Curtis Symphony Orchestra performance on May 12 at Longwood Gardens marks the first time the full orchestra will perform at Longwood, and the only chance to experience the orchestra in the region before they embark on their Curtis On Tour West Coast engagements.
With Longwood’s Meadow Garden as a backdrop, the May 12 program includes performances of Bartók, Tchaikovsky, and the world premiere of Curtis alumna Dai Wei’s Curtis-commissioned Awakening Lion. Combining traditional Cantonese Lion Dance elements with Western orchestral music, Awakening Lion features the use of unpitched percussion instruments such as Chinese bass drums, which are commonly heard in the accompanying music of the Cantonese Lion Dance.
Tickets are on sale now at longwoodgardens.org for the May 12 Curtis Symphony Orchestra performance. Ticket includes all-day Gardens Admission.
In celebration of Mother’s Day and the upcoming Ann Lowe: American Couturier exhibition, this special concert features works by women composers of the 20th century.
Enjoy chamber music performed by Kennett Symphony musicians, interspersed with insightful commentary by Michael Hall, music director. Selections include Amy Beach’s String Quartet, Op. 89, and Florence B. Price’s Piano Quintet in A Minor. $25; $20 for Members. $10 for students.
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The Unionville High School Art Department will host a Student Art Show and Coffeehouse on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Unionville High School. Visitors will enjoy an evening of live music and light refreshments, and will experience the amazing work of UHS student artists from grades 9-12. Admission is free.
The UHS Student Art Show Committee is pleased to announce that Elissa Stoop has been selected as the 2022-2023 Featured Senior Artist for the show. Local artist and Student Art Show Committee Member Sarah Snyder-Dinsel says “I am constantly amazed at the caliber of art work created by UHS students. It is a pleasure to view their work, and our decision is never an easy one.”
The community is encouraged to attend the Art Show and Coffeehouse on May 24. For more information, please visit the Unionville Art Gala website at https://www.unionvilleartgala.com/student-artists.
OPEN MEMORIAL DAY
Monday, May 29 | 12-6pm
Galer Estate will be open on Memorial Day!
Pack a picnic and celebrate with a glass of Galer Estate wine.
Veterans and Active Military can enjoy a free tasting and 15% discount on wine.
Live music by Adam McCue, 1-3pm.
Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories.
Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly at scheduled time and takes place the first and third Thursdays of the month, April–October.
June 1—The Curious Garden by Peter Brown
June 15—Zora’s Zucchini by Katherine Pryor
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First Friday West Chester
8th Annual Inspirational Breakfast
Inspirational Breakfast
Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce presents
8th Annual Inspirational Breakfast
Thursday, June 8th | 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Member Host: Mendenhall Inn
The Chamber invites Members and guests to attend
this special Signature Event.
Opening Ceremonies
William E Taylor Sea Cadets Division Color Guard
led by John DiMatteo, United States Marine Corps (DiMatteo Financial Group)
National Anthem performed by Leon R. Spencer, Jr. 2016 Outstanding Citizen of the Year
Invocation by Annalie Korengel, 2019 Outstanding Citizen of the Year
"TAPS" performed by Matthew Grieco (Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc.)
Presentation of The Community Impact Award
Award season is here. Let’s celebrate the business who has done
amazing things for our community!
Keynote Speaker
Deb Ryan, Chester County District Attorney
Event Sponsorship Opportunities - email [email protected] for details
Brace yourselves for the ultimate celebration of beer, music, and good vibes as Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company (Neshaminy Creek) gears up to unleash an unforgettable 11th Anniversary Party at its Croydon Brewery & Taproom on Saturday, June 10, featuring live music, a beer release, food trucks, local artisan vendors, and loads of dog and family-friendly activities.
The Creek brewing team will commemorate more than a decade of creativity with a new double dry-hopped, hazy DIPA that goes beyond the pale, Cosmic Bull Shark. In addition to stalwarts like Simcoe and Nelson Sauvin, this 8.5% ABV beast is brewed with Phantasm, a powder compound derived from New Zealand Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc grapes that are rich in thiol precursors known for their extraordinary aromas of citrus, guava, and passionfruit. Cosmic Punch Ale yeast was specifically selected for enhancing those thiols and boosting the beer’s vibrant tropical flavors and bouquet. All of that combined creates a beer that is so dank and fruity, it might as well be from another planet. Following the release on June 10, Cosmic Bull Shark will be available at all three Neshaminy Creek taprooms with limited distribution throughout PA, NJ, and MD to follow.
Pairing great beer with music and entertainment, the anniversary party’s live music lineup features some of the brewery’s favorite bands, including Tigers Jaw, A Wilhelm Scream, The Homeless Gospel Choir, and Town Liar. In addition, several food trucks will be on-site to satisfy hungry appetites, including the brand-new Federal Donuts food truck, El Sabor Del Bajio, Lobster Rolls & More, Clean Plate Club, and Mr. Big Stuff Cookies, plus local vendors, including Yardley Tattoo, Fuzzrocious Pedals, Mermaid Spirits, Inspiring Synergy Jewelry, Dad’s Cartoons and Tapes from the Crypt as well as glitter tattoos, a kid’s corner with games and activities and photo booth.
Explore the estate on a leisurely guided stroll guided by one of our expert staff, who will share information about Winterthur’s history, garden design, and plants. Linger at a scenic tailgate spot for hors d’oeuvres along with a selection of hard and soft beverages. Registration required. $35; $30 for Members.
Join us for a Walk Through Winterthur’s Waterways Tailgate Tour, August 10
Share the joy of reading while cultivating children’s interest in and appreciation for nature. Kids ages 3–6 sit among the Story Stones to hear nature-based stories.
Included with admission. Free for children under 2. Members free. Story Time starts promptly at scheduled time and takes place the first and third Thursdays of the month, April–October.
June 1—The Curious Garden by Peter Brown
June 15—Zora’s Zucchini by Katherine Pryor
The 2023 Chester County Balloon Festival will be held at Willowdale in Southern Chester County on Father's Day weekend: June 16th, 17th and 18th.
The 2023 Chester County Balloon Festival will be held at Willowdale in Southern Chester County on Father's Day weekend: June 16th, 17th and 18th.