Community Calendar

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Tuesday, January 7 through Tuesday, February 25
Location: Half Moon Restaurant & Saloon (108 West State Street, Kennett Square PA 19348)

10% of your purchases at Half Moon will be donated to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County on Tuesdays throughout January and February.  Bring a pine cone to show your participation or write the special code: Marshall Mill House on the bill.

**Pine cones will be available for pick up at TLC’s office in the Willowdale Town Center at 102 East Street Road, Kennett Square PA 19348.  If our office is closed they will be in a basket on the porch.

N.C. Wyeth (1882-1945) Abraham Lincoln (1938/1939), Oil on panel, 26 ¾ x 24 7/8 inches. Brunnier Art Museum, University Museum of Iowa State University,  Ames, Iowa

"Abraham Lincoln:

A Study in the Paradox of Greatness"

Wednesday, February 12, 6 p.m.
Abraham Lincoln's contemporaries knew little about this relatively inexperienced candidate when he ran for president—and they had good reason to doubt his abilities. But Lincoln became one of America's best known and most honored leaders. This presentation by Commonwealth Speaker Roger Lane will explore Lincoln's claim on posterity, which rests on his victory in the Civil War as well as on the unique combination of his personal qualities, his historical context and the American imagination. This presentation is a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council supported in part by National Endowment for the Humanities. The Pennsylvania Humanities Council, a nonprofit organization, inspires individuals to enjoy and share a life of learning.  The museum will remain open until 6 p.m., for viewing of N. C. Wyeth’s America in the Making, an exhibition which includes Wyeth’s illustration of Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address. Free for members and included in museum admission.

A social sciences research professor at Haverford College, Lane has been named one of the "Top Ten Profs" in the Philadelphia metropolitan area by Philadelphia Magazine. He has written several prize-winning books and frequently appeared in television documentaries dealing with crime, the history of Philadelphia and the urban African American experience.

Happy Hours - 6-9

At Liberty Place

148 West State Street in Kennett Square

It’s “Romance and Rumor” at the Brandywine River Museum from 6-9 p.m. on Feb. 14. Come and see if those rumors are true. Wander through the galleries and hear tall tales and true stories behind selected works in the museum collection. Cash bar and small plates available for purchase. Enjoy music by The Midnighters, an acoustic duo who will perform throughout the evening. Tickets are $12 for members, $15 for adults; $20 for member couples and $25 for non-member couples.  Tickets can be purchased by calling 610-388-8326.

Bundle up and enjoy this annual celebration of the maple tree’s sweet offerings by attending Tyler Arboretum’s annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring celebration from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22. Visitors are invited to join one of the ongoing tours at Tyler to discover how sap is turned into syrup, and then take a turn tapping a tree. After, appetites are satisfied in the historic Barn with Tyler’s famous all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast. Hot coffee and cocoa accompany this delicious wintertime feast. Admission is $12 for adults, children (ages 3-12) $6, and children under age three are free. All proceeds benefit Tyler Arboretum. Because this is a fundraiser, no free passes are allowed for this event. The snow date for the Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration is March 1.

What:              Valentines Day Reserve Tasting at the Winery

                        Treat a special someone to a relaxing afternoon in the Winery, enjoy a pairing of Paradocx reserve Wines and Neuchâtel Chocolate Truffles.

Reservations required $25.00  per person.

When:             February 15^th 1pm SOLD OUT,   3pm open

                        February 16^th 1pm open,   3pm open

Where:            Paradocx Vineyard

                        The Winery – 1833 Flint Hill Road, Landenberg PA

Reservations: Call (610) 255-5684, or visit www.paradocx.com

Free admission on Sunday mornings

9:30 a.m. to noon

What:              Valentines Day Reserve Tasting at the Winery

                        Treat a special someone to a relaxing afternoon in the Winery, enjoy a pairing of Paradocx reserve Wines and Neuchâtel Chocolate Truffles.

Reservations required $25.00  per person.

When:             February 15^th 1pm SOLD OUT,   3pm open

                        February 16^th 1pm open,   3pm open

Where:            Paradocx Vineyard

                        The Winery – 1833 Flint Hill Road, Landenberg PA

Reservations: Call (610) 255-5684, or visit www.paradocx.com

Tuesday, January 7 through Tuesday, February 25
Location: Half Moon Restaurant & Saloon (108 West State Street, Kennett Square PA 19348)

10% of your purchases at Half Moon will be donated to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County on Tuesdays throughout January and February.  Bring a pine cone to show your participation or write the special code: Marshall Mill House on the bill.

**Pine cones will be available for pick up at TLC’s office in the Willowdale Town Center at 102 East Street Road, Kennett Square PA 19348.  If our office is closed they will be in a basket on the porch.

Galer Estate Inaugural Monthly

Pairing Dinner

Featuring Roots Cafe

Wednesday February 19, 2014

7 o'clock in the evening

Galer Estate Winery

Farmhouse

Wilmington, DE – January 10, 2014 –Back by popular demand, STOMP, the international percussion sensation, is coming to Wilmington, Delaware at the DuPont Theatre for four (4) performances only from February 21-23, 2014.  From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 20 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 24 million people.

Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, STOMP continues its phenomenal run with four global productions: the ongoing sell-out production at New York's Orpheum Theatre, a permanent London company, and North American and European tours. Throughout its life, the show has continued to change by creating new material; this year, it will incorporate two new pieces.  It is safe to say you will never again look at supermarket carts or plumbing fixtures the same way… or paint cans, or kitchen sinks or…

STOMP, an overwhelming success marked by rave reviews, numerous awards, and sell-out engagements, is the winner of an Olivier Award for Best Choreography (London's Tony Award), a New York Obie Award, a Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatre Experience, and a Special Citation from Best Plays.

In addition to the stage shows, STOMP has been an overwhelming success marked by rave reviews, numerous awards, an Academy Award nomination, four Emmy nominations and one Emmy Award for their acclaimed HBO special Stomp Out Loud, noteworthy TV appearances including The London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony, The Academy Awards (produced by Quincy Jones), Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and a series of award-winning international commercials.

The performers “make a rhythm out of anything we can get our hands on that makes a sound,” says co-founder/director Luke Cresswell.  A unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy, STOMP has created its own inimitable, contemporary form of rhythmic expression: both household and industrial objects find new life as musical instruments in the hands of an idiosyncratic band of body percussionists.  It is a journey through sound, a celebration of the everyday and a comic interplay of characters wordlessly communicating through dance and drum.

Synchronized stiff-bristle brooms become a sweeping orchestra, eight Zippo lighters flip open and closed to create a fiery fugue; wooden poles thump and clack in a rhythmic explosion.  STOMP uses everything but conventional percussion instruments - dustbins, tea chests, radiator hoses, boots, hub caps - to fill the stage with a compelling and unique act that is often imitated but never duplicated.

Critics and audiences have raved: “STOMP is as crisp and exuberant as if it had opened yesterday,” says The New York Times. The San Francisco Chronicle declares “STOMP has a beat that just won’t quit!” The Los Angeles Times exclaims: “Electrifying! Triumphs in the infinite variety of the human experience.” “A phenomenal show! Bashing, crashing, smashing, swishing, banging and kicking – a joyous invention!” says the Chicago Tribune.

Performances are Friday and Saturday evening performances start at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm.  Ticket prices start at $35.  To purchase tickets or for more information about group rates, call the DuPont Theatre Box Office at 302-656-4401 or 800-338-0881 or on the internet, DuPont Theatre site: www.duponttheatre.com.

A $48 prix fixe menu will be available before all performances and the Lobby Lounge will be open throughout the weekend.   For information on dining before or after performances at the DuPont Theatre, please call the Hotel du Pont at 302-594-3154 or 800-338-3404.  Open Table dining reservations can be made direct from the DuPont Theatre dining page or the Hotel du Pont Green Room dining page.

For press information, interview requests and photography, contact Carolyn Grubb at 302-594-3162 or visit the press room at the DuPont Theatre website at duponttheatre.com.

Located at the DuPont Building in Wilmington, DE, the DuPont theatre is a 1,252-seat theatre that has been presenting professional Broadway productions since 1913.  It also boasts a variety of entertainers, businesses, charitable groups and private parties.  DuPont is a science company.  Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by solving problems and creating solutions that make people’s lives better, safer and easier.  Operating in more than 90 countries and regions, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications and transportation.

TYLER ARBORETUM “STACKS” UP THE FUN WITH PANCAKES AND MAPLE SYRUP

Annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration to be held February 22

Bundle up and enjoy this annual celebration of the maple tree’s sweet offerings by attending Tyler Arboretum’s annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 22.

Visitors are invited to join one of the ongoing tours at Tyler to discover how sap is turned into syrup, and then take a turn tapping a tree. After, appetites are satisfied in the historic Barn with Tyler’s famous all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast. Hot coffee and cocoa accompany this delicious wintertime feast.

“What makes our event unique is that attendees get an opportunity to tap a maple tree first-hand and learn how maple syrup is made,” said Executive Director Rick Colbert. “It’s just another way for Tyler to demonstrate how dependent people are on nature for even the smallest of conveniences—and this learning opportunity happens to come with a hot and delicious breakfast!”

No pre-registration is required for this event. Adults $12, children (ages 3-12) $6, and children under age three are free. All proceeds benefit Tyler Arboretum. Because this is a fundraiser, no free passes are allowed for this event. The snow date for the Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration is March 1, 2014.

About Tyler Arboretum

Tyler Arboretum, one of the oldest and largest arboreta in the northeastern United States, is an important community resource and cultural destination. Tyler provides a natural sanctuary for visitors interested in horticulture, history and the natural world.  Its 650 acres of meadows, wetlands and unbroken forest can be enjoyed via over 17 miles of hiking trails.  Additional information is available at www.tylerarboretum.org.

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Wilmington, DE – January 10, 2014 –Back by popular demand, STOMP, the international percussion sensation, is coming to Wilmington, Delaware at the DuPont Theatre for four (4) performances only from February 21-23, 2014.  From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 20 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 24 million people.

Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, STOMP continues its phenomenal run with four global productions: the ongoing sell-out production at New York's Orpheum Theatre, a permanent London company, and North American and European tours. Throughout its life, the show has continued to change by creating new material; this year, it will incorporate two new pieces.  It is safe to say you will never again look at supermarket carts or plumbing fixtures the same way… or paint cans, or kitchen sinks or…

STOMP, an overwhelming success marked by rave reviews, numerous awards, and sell-out engagements, is the winner of an Olivier Award for Best Choreography (London's Tony Award), a New York Obie Award, a Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatre Experience, and a Special Citation from Best Plays.

In addition to the stage shows, STOMP has been an overwhelming success marked by rave reviews, numerous awards, an Academy Award nomination, four Emmy nominations and one Emmy Award for their acclaimed HBO special Stomp Out Loud, noteworthy TV appearances including The London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony, The Academy Awards (produced by Quincy Jones), Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and a series of award-winning international commercials.

The performers “make a rhythm out of anything we can get our hands on that makes a sound,” says co-founder/director Luke Cresswell.  A unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy, STOMP has created its own inimitable, contemporary form of rhythmic expression: both household and industrial objects find new life as musical instruments in the hands of an idiosyncratic band of body percussionists.  It is a journey through sound, a celebration of the everyday and a comic interplay of characters wordlessly communicating through dance and drum.

Synchronized stiff-bristle brooms become a sweeping orchestra, eight Zippo lighters flip open and closed to create a fiery fugue; wooden poles thump and clack in a rhythmic explosion.  STOMP uses everything but conventional percussion instruments - dustbins, tea chests, radiator hoses, boots, hub caps - to fill the stage with a compelling and unique act that is often imitated but never duplicated.

Critics and audiences have raved: “STOMP is as crisp and exuberant as if it had opened yesterday,” says The New York Times. The San Francisco Chronicle declares “STOMP has a beat that just won’t quit!” The Los Angeles Times exclaims: “Electrifying! Triumphs in the infinite variety of the human experience.” “A phenomenal show! Bashing, crashing, smashing, swishing, banging and kicking – a joyous invention!” says the Chicago Tribune.

Performances are Friday and Saturday evening performances start at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm.  Ticket prices start at $35.  To purchase tickets or for more information about group rates, call the DuPont Theatre Box Office at 302-656-4401 or 800-338-0881 or on the internet, DuPont Theatre site: www.duponttheatre.com.

A $48 prix fixe menu will be available before all performances and the Lobby Lounge will be open throughout the weekend.   For information on dining before or after performances at the DuPont Theatre, please call the Hotel du Pont at 302-594-3154 or 800-338-3404.  Open Table dining reservations can be made direct from the DuPont Theatre dining page or the Hotel du Pont Green Room dining page.

For press information, interview requests and photography, contact Carolyn Grubb at 302-594-3162 or visit the press room at the DuPont Theatre website at duponttheatre.com.

Located at the DuPont Building in Wilmington, DE, the DuPont theatre is a 1,252-seat theatre that has been presenting professional Broadway productions since 1913.  It also boasts a variety of entertainers, businesses, charitable groups and private parties.  DuPont is a science company.  Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by solving problems and creating solutions that make people’s lives better, safer and easier.  Operating in more than 90 countries and regions, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications and transportation.

Wilmington, DE – January 10, 2014 –Back by popular demand, STOMP, the international percussion sensation, is coming to Wilmington, Delaware at the DuPont Theatre for four (4) performances only from February 21-23, 2014.  From its beginnings as a street performance in the UK, STOMP has grown into an international sensation over the past 20 years, having performed in more than 50 countries and in front of more than 24 million people.

Created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, STOMP continues its phenomenal run with four global productions: the ongoing sell-out production at New York's Orpheum Theatre, a permanent London company, and North American and European tours. Throughout its life, the show has continued to change by creating new material; this year, it will incorporate two new pieces.  It is safe to say you will never again look at supermarket carts or plumbing fixtures the same way… or paint cans, or kitchen sinks or…

STOMP, an overwhelming success marked by rave reviews, numerous awards, and sell-out engagements, is the winner of an Olivier Award for Best Choreography (London's Tony Award), a New York Obie Award, a Drama Desk Award for Unique Theatre Experience, and a Special Citation from Best Plays.

In addition to the stage shows, STOMP has been an overwhelming success marked by rave reviews, numerous awards, an Academy Award nomination, four Emmy nominations and one Emmy Award for their acclaimed HBO special Stomp Out Loud, noteworthy TV appearances including The London 2012 Olympic Games Closing Ceremony, The Academy Awards (produced by Quincy Jones), Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, and a series of award-winning international commercials.

The performers “make a rhythm out of anything we can get our hands on that makes a sound,” says co-founder/director Luke Cresswell.  A unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy, STOMP has created its own inimitable, contemporary form of rhythmic expression: both household and industrial objects find new life as musical instruments in the hands of an idiosyncratic band of body percussionists.  It is a journey through sound, a celebration of the everyday and a comic interplay of characters wordlessly communicating through dance and drum.

Synchronized stiff-bristle brooms become a sweeping orchestra, eight Zippo lighters flip open and closed to create a fiery fugue; wooden poles thump and clack in a rhythmic explosion.  STOMP uses everything but conventional percussion instruments - dustbins, tea chests, radiator hoses, boots, hub caps - to fill the stage with a compelling and unique act that is often imitated but never duplicated.

Critics and audiences have raved: “STOMP is as crisp and exuberant as if it had opened yesterday,” says The New York Times. The San Francisco Chronicle declares “STOMP has a beat that just won’t quit!” The Los Angeles Times exclaims: “Electrifying! Triumphs in the infinite variety of the human experience.” “A phenomenal show! Bashing, crashing, smashing, swishing, banging and kicking – a joyous invention!” says the Chicago Tribune.

Performances are Friday and Saturday evening performances start at 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinees are at 2 pm.  Ticket prices start at $35.  To purchase tickets or for more information about group rates, call the DuPont Theatre Box Office at 302-656-4401 or 800-338-0881 or on the internet, DuPont Theatre site: www.duponttheatre.com.

A $48 prix fixe menu will be available before all performances and the Lobby Lounge will be open throughout the weekend.   For information on dining before or after performances at the DuPont Theatre, please call the Hotel du Pont at 302-594-3154 or 800-338-3404.  Open Table dining reservations can be made direct from the DuPont Theatre dining page or the Hotel du Pont Green Room dining page.

For press information, interview requests and photography, contact Carolyn Grubb at 302-594-3162 or visit the press room at the DuPont Theatre website at duponttheatre.com.

Located at the DuPont Building in Wilmington, DE, the DuPont theatre is a 1,252-seat theatre that has been presenting professional Broadway productions since 1913.  It also boasts a variety of entertainers, businesses, charitable groups and private parties.  DuPont is a science company.  Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by solving problems and creating solutions that make people’s lives better, safer and easier.  Operating in more than 90 countries and regions, DuPont offers a wide range of innovative products and services for markets including agriculture and food; building and construction; communications and transportation.

Tuesday, January 7 through Tuesday, February 25
Location: Half Moon Restaurant & Saloon (108 West State Street, Kennett Square PA 19348)

10% of your purchases at Half Moon will be donated to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County on Tuesdays throughout January and February.  Bring a pine cone to show your participation or write the special code: Marshall Mill House on the bill.

**Pine cones will be available for pick up at TLC’s office in the Willowdale Town Center at 102 East Street Road, Kennett Square PA 19348.  If our office is closed they will be in a basket on the porch.

The Chadds Ford Historical Society opens its 2014 spring lecture series on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Ron Sloto of the U.S. Geological Survey will discuss “The Mines and Minerals of Chester County.” Ron is a geologist who’s worked at the Geological Survey for 40 years. Pennsylvania played a crucial role in the Industrial Revolution, being the only one of the original 13 colonies which had all the critical natural resources like coal, iron ore, petroleum and timber in abundance.