The Delaware Museum of Natural History is offering kids (and parents) a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday rush with Holiday Nature camp on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Campers at Holiday Nature Camp will create festive crafts inspired by nature, play games, and venture outdoors to track down winter animals before exploring our special exhibit, Ice Age Imperials! The museum will also host a day of "Savings & Songs" on Dec. 14 with member discounts in the Museum Store and the Hopewell Elementary School choir performing throughout the galleries. In addition, visitors can participate in a dinosaur-themed wreath-making activity. Visitors are encouraged to visit www.delmnh.org for the full lineup of holiday programming. Admission is $40 for members, $45 for nonmembers. For more information, call 302-658-9111 or visit www.delmnh.org
December 14 and 21, repeated showings fo the 14-minute film from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Made by designers Charles and Ray Eames in 1957, this short film features antique toy trains on a journey through town and country, with music by Academy Award-winning composer Elmer Bernstein. Free for members and included in museum admission.
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The Marshall Steam Museum Presents an Old-Fashioned Holiday
Saturday, December 14, 1-4pm
Enjoy a Fun-Filled Program for the Whole Family This December
Yorklyn, Delaware -- November 2013 -- As the holiday approaches, what can be better than hot chocolate, crafting, and of course TRAINS! For two days only, the Marshall Steam Museum will host an Old-Fashioned Holiday program on December 11, from 6 to 9 pm, and December 14, from 1 to 4 pm. Join us in celebrating the coming of winter with an old-fashioned twist.
Explore the Marshall Steam Museum decorated for the holidays. Join us for story time with special volunteer readings of The Night Before Christmas and The Polar Express. Get crafty with special Victorian and train-inspired holiday crafts and activities to make and take home. Take a hot chocolate break and then watch the electric trains. Experience what traveling was like during the early automotive age while viewing our special photo exhibit Snow Travelers: Experiencing Winter at the Dawn of the Automotive Age and of course more!
Pre-Registration is required to reserve a spot; admission will be charged at the Marshall Steam Museum entrance the day of the program.
Admission: $3 FAHP members, $4 non-members.
Please note that during this special holiday program the Auburn Heights mansion will be closed, and there will be no train or auto rides.
Visit our Holiday Event Page or AuburnHeights.org for more information and to Pre-register online. More questions? Call us at 302.239.2385. The Marshall Steam Museum is located at 3000 Creek Road (Rt. 82), Yorklyn, DE 19736. Ample parking available. |
| About the Marshall Steam Museum
Operated by the Friends of Auburn Heights Preserve (FAHP) in partnership with Delaware State Parks, the Marshall Steam Museum features the world's largest operating collection of Stanley steam cars, plus two 1930s Packards, a 1909 White steamer, and a 1916 Rauch and Lang electric car. The mission of FAHP is to educate the public firsthand about an American way of life that flourished at the dawn of the automotive age and to preserve historic steam automobile technology by teaching the practical skills of operating and maintaining steam cars.
The Auburn Heights Preserve includes:
Reserved Tours Reserved Tours of the mansion or museum are available year-round to groups of 8 or more. To schedule or learn more, contact Susan Randolph at 302-239-2385, [email protected].
High resolution images available upon request.
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CONTACT Susan Randolph Executive Director Marshall Steam Museum 3000 Creek Rd, Box 61 Yorklyn, DE 19736 302-239-2385 |
Holiday Traditions
Saturday, December 14, 2013, 7:30 p.m.,
Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
212 South High Street, West Chester, PA 19382
(Click Here for Directions and a Map)
CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS
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The Hadley Memorial Fund is pleased to present Slyte of Hand, a Concert, on Saturday, December 14, 7:30 p.m., at the Kennett Friends Meetinghouse, 125 W Sickle Street, Kennett Square, PA 19348. All Hadley Programs are free - just come! For more information please contact : www.Hadleyfund.org, or 610-444-1855.
There is more to this trio than meets the eye! A wall of sound is created by 3 musicians playing hurdy-gurdy, bagpipes, Celtic harp, 5-string viola, pennywhistle, mandolin, guitar, bodhran, spoons, chalumeau, bouzouki, and 3-part vocals. Ever changing and incredibly diverse, Slyte of Hand continually morphs the music into breathtaking arrangements and pure stellar musicianship.
Michele McCann has been named as the “2013 Emerging Artist of the Year for Folk Arts – Music” as declared by the Delaware Division of the Arts. Michele is a professional musician performing regionally and throughout the US on rare and unusual instruments including the hurdy-gurdy, pennywhistle, spoons, bodhran (Irish drum), chalumeau (French boxwood clarinet), guitar, and many others.
Jon Kmetz plays the bagpipe, 5-string viola, and guitar. He resides in Baltimore, and teaches English as a Second Language in Baltimore City Public Schools. Additionally Jon is an Ordained Deacon, and serves as a Musical Pastor in his church.
Bill Russell performs on the celtic harp, hammered dulcimer, guitar, bouzouki, banjo, mandolin, and other stringed instruments. He arranges most of the music for Slyte of Hand. He is an Adjunct Professor of Forensic & Biomedical Photography at Drexel University’s College of Medicine, and also a Photographer. His performance roots stretch over many years and bands including Canyon renowned throughout the east-coast.
Discover dozens of rare antique dolls dressed in beautiful period clothing and experience the extensive O-gauge model train display, one of the largest train collections in the country.Open until 9 p.m. on Thursdays in December with holiday entertainment and programs. |
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December 12
- From 6 to 7 p.m., listen to an amazing tale of pirates on the night before Christmas.
- At 7:30 p.m., enjoy a performance by Brotherly Love, singers from the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus.
December 19
- At 6:30 p.m., discover the history of our popular holiday tradition in "Secrets of the Brandywine River Museum Railroad," presented by Steven Clarke, coordinator of model trains since 1976.
- At 7:30 p.m., enjoy a performance by the Brandywine Valley Chorale.
December 26
- From 5 to 7 p.m, enjoy music by pianist Rick Copes
- From 6 to 7 p.m., listen to an amazing tale of pirates on the night before Christmas.
Slim and Fit
Springwater Plaza on 202 South of McKenzies
Weekly class for fitness - try it out for free
Visit us on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SlimFitPhiladelphia
Join Us at Artisan Exchange’s Indoor Artisan Foods & Farmers Market
Introducing the region’s first indoor market featuring a wide array of organically produced foods made right on premise.
 Aunt Mamie’s Italian Specialties |
 Basic Batters |
 Cheshire Cat Bakery |
 Cucina Verde |
 Gary’s, A Specialty Food Product Co. |
 Golden Valley Farms Coffee Roasters |
 Jenny & Frank’s Artisan Gelato |
 Ka Chi |
 Lavinia’s Cookies |
 Long Cove Foods |
 Lulu’s Cafe |
 MacDougall’s Irish Victory Cakes |
 Marvelous Mo’ and Me |
 Mistress of Spice |
 Mojo’s Pop Co. |
 MomPops & Take Me Bake Me |
 Pure Scents Candle Co. |
 Rawsome Fudge |
| Sally B |  Set to a Tea |
 Sweet Salvation Truffles |
 Taste Artisanal Market |
 Uncle Louie Foods |
 Waffatopia |
Artisan Exchange Farmers Market Vendors
 Amazing Acres Goat Dairy |
 Bendy Brook Farm |
 Carmen B’s Honey |
 Chaikhana Chai |
 Dia Doce |
 Farm and Garden Flowers |
 Laura’s Biscotti and Granola |
 Fresh a’Peel Hummus |
 Livengood Family Farm |
 Maiale Cured Meats |
Jack’s Jams |  Oley Valley Mushroom Farm |
 Penns Woods Winery |
Rex Farms Orchard LLC | Mediterra |
 Sunny Slope Farm |
 Taste of Puebla |
 Thornbury Farm CSA |
 Urban Essence Salon & Spa |
 Veronica’s Doggie Delights |
 Brulee Bakery |
 Yellow Springs Farm |
 Gauker Farms |
Nomadic Pies |
December 14 and 21, repeated showings fo the 14-minute film from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Made by designers Charles and Ray Eames in 1957, this short film features antique toy trains on a journey through town and country, with music by Academy Award-winning composer Elmer Bernstein. Free for members and included in museum admission.
The date is Dec 21, 2013 @ 1pm and its a Men's Night Out for a couples shopping event, enjoy wine and cheese and live music, a couple of luxury cars on display, beer for the men.. special discount of 20% on select items...
Sache Boutiques
Chadds Ford
Leader's Sunoco in Chadds Ford
December 12
- From 6 to 7 p.m., listen to an amazing tale of pirates on the night before Christmas.
- At 7:30 p.m., enjoy a performance by Brotherly Love, singers from the Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus.
December 19
- At 6:30 p.m., discover the history of our popular holiday tradition in "Secrets of the Brandywine River Museum Railroad," presented by Steven Clarke, coordinator of model trains since 1976.
- At 7:30 p.m., enjoy a performance by the Brandywine Valley Chorale.
December 26
- From 5 to 7 p.m, enjoy music by pianist Rick Copes
- From 6 to 7 p.m., listen to an amazing tale of pirates on the night before Christmas.
Slim and Fit
Springwater Plaza on 202 South of McKenzies
Weekly class for fitness - try it out for free
Visit us on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SlimFitPhiladelphia
Join Us at Artisan Exchange’s Indoor Artisan Foods & Farmers Market
Introducing the region’s first indoor market featuring a wide array of organically produced foods made right on premise.
| Aunt Mamie’s Italian Specialties |
Basic Batters |
Cheshire Cat Bakery |
| Cucina Verde |
Gary’s, A Specialty Food Product Co. |
Golden Valley Farms Coffee Roasters |
| Jenny & Frank’s Artisan Gelato |
Ka Chi |
Lavinia’s Cookies |
| Long Cove Foods |
Lulu’s Cafe |
MacDougall’s Irish Victory Cakes |
| Marvelous Mo’ and Me |
Mistress of Spice |
Mojo’s Pop Co. |
| MomPops & Take Me Bake Me |
Pure Scents Candle Co. |
Rawsome Fudge |
| Sally B | Set to a Tea |
Sweet Salvation Truffles |
| Taste Artisanal Market |
Uncle Louie Foods |
Waffatopia |
Artisan Exchange Farmers Market Vendors
| Amazing Acres Goat Dairy |
Bendy Brook Farm |
Carmen B’s Honey |
| Chaikhana Chai |
Dia Doce |
Farm and Garden Flowers |
| Laura’s Biscotti and Granola |
Fresh a’Peel Hummus |
Livengood Family Farm |
| Maiale Cured Meats |
Jack’s Jams | Oley Valley Mushroom Farm |
| Penns Woods Winery |
Rex Farms Orchard LLC | Mediterra |
| Sunny Slope Farm |
Taste of Puebla |
Thornbury Farm CSA |
| Urban Essence Salon & Spa |
Veronica’s Doggie Delights |
Brulee Bakery |
| Yellow Springs Farm |
Gauker Farms |
Nomadic Pies |
Prix Fixe Menu with Entertainment
Tickets available at the Grand Opera House Box Office: 302.652.5577 or 800.37.GRAND
Box Office Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. weekdays, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturdays
http://www.ticketsatthegrand.org/Performance?perf_no=2972&buy=true
Times Square has a ball drop to bring in the new year, but Kennett Square will now have the Mushroom Drop. The first-ever Mushroom Drop — with a 8 foot-by-7.5 foot mushroom — is scheduled for this New Year’s Eve. It’s part of the main event for Midnight in the Square, a new event in the borough. There will be music, food, and fun for everyone from 9 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 31 to 1 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 1. All events are on Broad Street and in the American Legion Building, between State and Cypress streets. Admission is the donation of a non-perishable item or canned good. All donations will be given to the Kennett Food Cupboard.
| WELCOME AN ARTFUL NEW YEAR! |
| New Year’s Eve Celebration
Tuesday, December 31 | 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. Spend New Year’s Eve with friends and family surrounded by art! This lively event will feature an open bar with a special holiday cocktail, music, dancing, light late-night snacks, and a live feed of the ball drop at midnight. Guests will also enjoy the Museum’s spectacular permanent collections and the special exhibition American Moderns, 1910–1960: From O’Keeffe to Rockwell, on loan from the Brooklyn Museum. Click the button below to purchase tickets or call 302.351.8506. Valet parking included. Cocktail attire encouraged. |
Join us for the first annual Vintage New Year's at the Independence Seaport Museum brought to you by Drink Philly. Come dressed to the nines in vintage attire from bowler caps to antique jewels. There will be significant prizes for the best dressed man, woman and best hat of the night! Vintage hat experts, Hat Covet will be judging The Best Hat of the Night Competition, so come dressed to impress and you may win some funky new toppers, courtesy of HC.
Tickets include unlimited pours and heavy hors d'oeuvres. Catch The Sermon! performing soul, funk and rock & roll classics from the 60's and 70's followed by an epic dance party with DJ Adrian Hardy.
The party will take place on the fourth floor of the Independence Seaport Museum with the best view of the waterfront fireworks in town. Tickets include a $20 credit to Uber so you can arrive in style.
Buy your tickets now and celebrate with us!
Kick off the year at the park and have some fun while also getting exercise in nature. We’ll pick a trail based on the group and walk for about an hour and visit many special places throughout the park. This hike is for all ages and is stroller friendly. There is no cost or pre-registration necessary. Meet at the Arts Center.
Slim and Fit
Springwater Plaza on 202 South of McKenzies
Weekly class for fitness - try it out for free
Visit us on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SlimFitPhiladelphia
Join Us at Artisan Exchange’s Indoor Artisan Foods & Farmers Market
Introducing the region’s first indoor market featuring a wide array of organically produced foods made right on premise.
| Aunt Mamie’s Italian Specialties |
Basic Batters |
Cheshire Cat Bakery |
| Cucina Verde |
Gary’s, A Specialty Food Product Co. |
Golden Valley Farms Coffee Roasters |
| Jenny & Frank’s Artisan Gelato |
Ka Chi |
Lavinia’s Cookies |
| Long Cove Foods |
Lulu’s Cafe |
MacDougall’s Irish Victory Cakes |
| Marvelous Mo’ and Me |
Mistress of Spice |
Mojo’s Pop Co. |
| MomPops & Take Me Bake Me |
Pure Scents Candle Co. |
Rawsome Fudge |
| Sally B | Set to a Tea |
Sweet Salvation Truffles |
| Taste Artisanal Market |
Uncle Louie Foods |
Waffatopia |
Artisan Exchange Farmers Market Vendors
| Amazing Acres Goat Dairy |
Bendy Brook Farm |
Carmen B’s Honey |
| Chaikhana Chai |
Dia Doce |
Farm and Garden Flowers |
| Laura’s Biscotti and Granola |
Fresh a’Peel Hummus |
Livengood Family Farm |
| Maiale Cured Meats |
Jack’s Jams | Oley Valley Mushroom Farm |
| Penns Woods Winery |
Rex Farms Orchard LLC | Mediterra |
| Sunny Slope Farm |
Taste of Puebla |
Thornbury Farm CSA |
| Urban Essence Salon & Spa |
Veronica’s Doggie Delights |
Brulee Bakery |
| Yellow Springs Farm |
Gauker Farms |
Nomadic Pies |
Family Holiday Workshop
January 4, 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Families will have fun searching for items in the museum's train and doll displays and create train- and doll-themed crafts. Free for members and included in museum admission.
Prepare for the Season 4 Premiere on Sunday, January 5, 2014 with a special Downton Abbey Tea including live entertainment and tables dressed with specialty lace linens. On this day only, guests are also encouraged to wear early 1900’s Period Dress. Guests will enjoy a three-course tea service, and can choose from a variety of teas including the new, Hotel du Pont Centennial Blend, a hearty black tea infused with hints of pineapple, the symbol of hospitality. Tea service begins at 3:30pm and is $34/person.
Noon at Brandywine Prime
$20 for lunch
A Longwood Christmas - Fresh and In Season
Open Air Theatre Fountain Shows
750 jets of water come alive with five-minute shows set to music
The Garden Railway features a whimsical display set into motion with G-scale model trains.
Plan your visit
http://longwoodgardens.org/visit/christmas-visiting-tips