The first Wednesday of the month, we will have our 18th century dance class. The class is open to all, novice to experienced. There is no fee and you are welcome with or without a partner. The classes run from 7:15 PM to approximately 9:00 PM and we adjourn for a short break and light refreshments midway through the evening. The dress is casual, modern clothing; period garb is definitely not required or encouraged at these lessons.
The classes are held each month at the "Barn" of the Chadds Ford Historical Society. The Barn is located approximately one half mile north of Route 1 at 1736 Creek Road (old Route 100) in Chadds Ford, PA. If you are driving north on Creek Road from Route 1, the Barn is on your left hand side directly across from the John Chad house. You should pass the Barn building, make a left into the parking lot, drive around the back of the building and enter through the large gray double doors between the round stone pillars. Come up the stairs to the main floor and turn right into the large meeting room where we practice.
The class has been taught each month for many years by Laura Bailey to the delight of her many students. Laura makes the trip from Lancaster each month to teach in Chadds Ford. She also teaches similar classes in Carlisle, PA and in New Castle, DE.
Recently the group has been meeting at a local restaurant for an "after dance" drink, dessert or dinner. If your schedule permits, please plan to join us after the dance for a pleasant social hour to unwind at mid-week.
For any last minute questions, reply here or call Mark at 610-724-6800 or Cheryl at 610-388-2404.
Note: Please make a note of our new email addresses which are now active:
For Mark: [email protected] and for Cheryl: [email protected]
May Monthly Meeting at Antigua SCORE information for your business $25
Speaker will tell business how to take advantage of free business development advice from SCORE organization.
RSVP [email protected]
Prepay at https://chaddsfordlive.com/shop
In an age of dirt roads and wagon rutted trails, The Philadelphia and Baltimore Central Railroad delivered milk, milled grain, mushrooms, passengers and just about everything else to Philadelphia and Baltimore and ran through the very heart of Concord Township. Using historic photos and narration, Presenters Ed Keane and Al Eelman of the Concord Township Historical Society will bring local railroad history to life.
"All Aboard!" is part of Newlin Grist Mill’s Faces of Newlin - Talks at the Mill series
Pre-registration requested; $2 suggested donation.
For more information, contact us at [email protected] or 610-459-2359
World Renowned Choral Composer Ola Gjeilo to Perform with the
Unionville High School Choir Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 7 p.m.
This past December, the Unionville High School (UHS) Winter Choir Concert featured a riveting piece, Sanctus: London by Grammy Award-winning choral composer Ola Gjeilo. A reverent silence fell over the crowd as the magnificent student chorale ensemble performed the work with brilliance and emotion.
Jason Throne, UHS’s Vocal Music Director, was so moved by the performance that he decided to send Gjeilo a video recording. Much to Throne’s pleasant surprise, Gjeilo responded to his email and praised the UHS students’ skill level and composure and offered to join the group onstage at their upcoming spring concert featuring many of his works.
“I almost fell out of my chair when Gjeilo offered to attend our spring performance,” Throne said. “He will rehearse with the students and accompany them onstage playing piano. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the students to work with a composer of his caliber.”
Ola Gjeilo was born in Norway in 1978 and moved to the United States in 2001 to begin his composition studies at the Julliard School in New York City.
Ola’s concert works are performed all over the world and his debut recording as a pianist-composer, the lyrical crossover album, Stone Rose, was followed by its 2012 sequel, Piano Improvisations. Many of Ola’s choral works are featured on Phoenix Chorale’s Grammy Award-winning bestselling Northern Lights album, which is devoted entirely to his music for choir.
A full-time concert music composer, Ola is also very interested in film and his music often draws inspiration from movies and cinematic music. He currently lives in New York City with his wife Laura.
WHEN AND WHERE: Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 7 p.m., Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Rd. (PA Route 82), Kennett Square, PA, 19348-1531. Admission is Free.
MORE INFORMATION: The UHS Winter Choir Concert performance of Sanctus: London may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yp2DIA5MZ0c Visit Ola Gjeilo’s website https://www.olagjello.com
On May 8 from 7 to 9 p.m., the Friends Association for Care & Protection of Children will host their second annual “A Night at the Opera” concert to benefit families and children. The concert will feature arias from operas performed by Friend Association’s executive director Catherine Friedman, a graduate of Westminster Choir College of Rider University. The concert will be held at the Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester, and will be followed by a dessert reception. Suggested donations to reserve tickets are $25 per person. Tickets are available online at Friends Association’s website, www.friendsassoc.org.
Wildflower and Native Plant Sale
Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate spring and help sustain the nature around you with wildflowers, native plants and seeds from the Brandywine's annual sale. Brandywine staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions and provide planting and horticultural information. All proceeds from the sale benefit the Conservancy's diverse and beautiful gardens.
Free admission
Wildflower and Native Plant Sale
Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Celebrate spring and help sustain the nature around you with wildflowers, native plants and seeds from the Brandywine's annual sale. Brandywine staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions and provide planting and horticultural information. All proceeds from the sale benefit the Conservancy's diverse and beautiful gardens.
Free admission
Celebrate Mother’s Day at The Willowdale Steeplechase, May 10th, 2015.
This family-friendly event is enjoyed by over 10,000 spectators who spend a casual yet sophisticated day in Chester County’s horse country. The Willowdale Steeplechase is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization based in Kennett Square, PA that hosts a day of world-class steeplechase racing for the benefit of the following charities: The Stroud Water Research Center, The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine New Bolton Center and Quest Therapeutic Services, Inc. Experience the fun for yourself on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at the 23rd annual running of The Willowdale Steeplechase. How can you Steeplechase?
- Host a tailgate party at your reserved space. Prices range from $175 to $450 per space and include 4 tickets.
- Buy a General Admission Ticket for $25 in advance, $30 on race day and roam the 190 acre grounds to visit with friends and family. Free admission for children 12 and under.
Click here for more ticket information At the Willowdale Steeplechase you don’t have to love horses… but you should love to have fun.
The Willowdale Steeplechase at a Glance
What: The 23rd Running of The Willowdale Steeplechase benefiting Quest Therapeutic Riding Services, Inc., The Stroud Water Research Center and The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine at New Bolton Center When: Sunday, May 10, 2015
Schedule for the Day
Please note our revised race schedule for Sunday. Races got shuffled around just a bit, with 7th race being scratched. Here’s the order for Sunday:
1st Race: Liam Magee (Flat race)
2nd Race: Marshall W. Jenney Memorial (Timber)
3rd Race: The Rose Tree Cup (Timber)
4th Race: The Foxhunter’s Chase (Timber)
5th Race: The Willowdale Steeplechase
6th Race: The Folly (Hurdles)
Horace Pippin: The Way I See It Curator's Tour
Wednesday, May 13, 2 p.m.
Led by Associate Curator Audrey Lewis.
Included in Museum admission and free for Brandywine members
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Here are some details about this AWESOME program that you should know before you join: This is a 14 day training and nutrition (modification) program that's relatively intense. You're going to work hard for two weeks BUT your results are going to come fast and will be significant when you follow the program. Some people will lose six to twelve pounds during these two weeks and a couple dress and pant sizes. 9:30am Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday Friday You can do unlimited sessions in the 2 weeks! I do a high intensity interval training style workout for all fitness levels. Each session is an hour long. This special program also comes with a Nutrition Strategy Session for Success worth $100. Let me know if you have any questions. I am here to help! The $47 sign-up fee goes to Hotties 4 Humanity. Once you secure your spot you will receive emails to direct you on the right path! Here is the sign up LINK: http://bit.ly/14DayHotties The program is simple in its brilliance. You'll come and workout at Fit for Life three to five days per week for two weeks, and eat the foods that Stacey has outlined for you in the program. It's simple actually - just read it and eat it and the results will come. You will experience soreness in your muscles. Nothing too bad, but definitely some soreness letting you know that you just had an awesome workout. And the nutritional guidance Stacey gives you will NOT be anything like a starvation diet. She's totally against starvation diets. It's actually a decent amount of calories manipulated in a crafty way to help your body burn maximum fat and to retain muscle tone during the 14 days. We think you'll actually enjoy it. Now here's the best part of this whole thing... the cost. Since Stacey is only taking on a small group of 15 new clients on this program. She's priced it for anyone to afford. The entire 14 Day Fat Furnace program is only $47 and the entire amount will be donated to Hotties~4~Humanity! The program starts this coming Monday - May 4th. So if you want to be one of the first 15 people on the program and get a lot of fat burning and muscle toning done in only 14 days- then you need to call Stacey NOW at 610-358-2395 to lock in your spot for this Monday. If you have any questions just Email Stacey or call her at 610-358-2395. This program is going to sell out quickly at this low price and with the limited number of spots available. So be sure to call Stacey at the number above or reply to this email.
Looking forward to seeing your awesome results in the program!
The Hotties Team and FIT FOR LIFE Personal Training Studio
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People's Light and Theatre Company and CCHS are proud to partner on this special History on Tap offering on May 14. Meet the director, dramaturg, costume designer, and set designer of Neil Simon’s semi-autobiographical Tony Award-winning play. Set in 1943, "Biloxi Blues" is a coming-of-age story about life in boot camp during the Second World War. Explore the historical research and resource materials used to craft the production and discover how history intersects with the artistic process. Immediately following the program, attendees have the option to attend Biloxi Blues at 7:30pm (food/drink service will end for the program at 7:15 p.m.) and the first 10 ticket purchasers receive a 15% discount. An RSVP is required for this special program at [email protected] or 610-692-4800.
Opens at 7 - Show starts at 8
Back by popular demand to Kennett Flash! Better Than Bacon is Chester County's newest improvisational comedy troupe! They make up every single word and perform every single action completely on-the-spot...and it's all driven by YOUR suggestions. Every show is a brand new experience, so find out why this group is Better Than Bacon!
Birding the Brandywine Walk
Friday, May 15, 8 a.m., Brandywine River Museum of Art
Join Conservancy staff on a birding walk along the river trail Chadds Ford. This is one of our most popular spring walks, with lots of opportunity to see spring migrants. Bring your binoculars!
Free program.
Radnor Hunt Races
Saturday, May 16
A Main Line spring tradition, this event at the Radnor Hunt in Malvern, Pennsylvania, attracts the best horses in steeplechase racing. Admission is by advance sale only.
To reserve your spot, visit www.radnorhuntraces.org or call 610.388.8383.
"Racing for Open Space" benefits the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art's environmental programs.
Presenting sponsor, BNY Mellon Wealth Management
The 3rd Annual Spring Yard Sale will be held Saturday, May 16 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the grounds of the Chadds Ford Historical Society 1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford. The Society will be accepting donations of household items, kitchenware, china, dishes, jewelry, books, small furniture, tools, artwork, toys with no missing pieces, etc.. Please do not send clothing, encyclopedias, textbooks or reference books, DVDs, computers, TVs, exercise equipment, paints, baby items such as cribs, strollers, car seats, games and toys with broken or missing pieces, bedding and mattresses or any plug-in appliances.
If you have any questions please call the Society at 610-388-7376
Crozer-Keystone’s Annual Women’s Wellness Event
Join Crozer-Keystone physicians and clinicians for a day devoted to women’s health issues. Enjoy a continental breakfast, free gifts, raffles, a health fair and presentations on topics that matter most to women.
Saturday, May 16
8 – 11 a.m.
Springfield Country Club
400 W. Sproul Rd., Springfield
7:30 a.m.: Registration/Continental Breakfast (breakfast available until 10 a.m.)
9 a.m.: Presentations Begin
Speakers
Keynote Speaker
Heather Mitts, three-time Olympic gold medalist and former Women’s Professional Soccer League player.
8:30 Photo ops and autographs
9 a.m. Presentation
Guest Speaker
Felecia Sumner, D.O., CKHS family medicine physician
Free Activities and Health Exhibits
Chair Massages
Makeup Consultations
Hydrafacial Demonstrations
Healthy Cooking Demonstrations Featuring Tavola’s Restaurant
Exercise Demonstrations
CPR Demonstrations
“Ask An Expert” Tables
Enjoy this special day with friends, family or other important women in your life.
Call (610) 284-8158 to register.
CHESTER COUNTY _ Art is Everywhere in Chester County.
The two-day tour of 47 local studios and 100 artists takes place on Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 17 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
There are not many annual events that live up to the motto, “Engage with the Arts.”
The annual Chester County Studio Tour, held May 16th and May 17th, is especially well-organized and fine-tuned to do just that – engage patrons and artists in the places where art is created.
The tour has been described as the region's first and only annual tour designed to showcase the diverse art work found in "Andrew Wyeth's country.” For this year’s tour, there will be a considerable expansion – 100 artists in 47 studios across Chester County. But the idea of showcasing the talent of the county is still the same.
Many of the artists are grouped together at each stop, highlighting the diversity of mediums professional artists work in today, such as paper, porcelain, metal, clay and steel. This year's participating artists will be creating one unique 6- x 6- inch piece of original art and selling it for $75. Chester County Studio Tour wants to make art affordable for everyone and wants to show that art can be everywhere. Whether this is your first time buying original art or you are a seasoned collector, the tour now has something for everyone.
Visitors are encouraged to design their own self-guided tour with the catalogue, you can simply download a map or catalogue from ChesterCountyStudioTour.com and head for the studio closest to you. However, for those collectors looking for a specific kind of art or who want to take the scenic route from studio to studio, the web site offers links to specific routes such as the sculpture / ceramic and the landscape/ Plein Air (outdoor painting) tours.
The studios are scattered throughout Chester County, tucked away in the alleys of small towns or in flower-filled neighborhood back yards and townhomes.
For these artists, it seems, almost any structure will do - the former living room of a contemporary home, a structure that resembles a pool house, or a former bedroom - as long as it gives them plenty of light and enough room to work on their large sculptures or paintings. All of these studios are working studios, many of them will feature artists demonstrations, or works-in-progress , enabling the visitor to get a rare glimpse into how a professional artist creates.
If You Go:
The Chester County Studio Tour is free and open to the public. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday May 16th and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17th.
More information can be found at www.chestercountystudiotour.com.
Saturday, May 16
10 AM - 4 PM
Admission:
Adults - $8, Seniors - $7
Child age 5 to 17 - $6
Join us for a day at the battlefield and experience the life during the Revolutionary War! Attractions include:
- Continental Soldiers
- 18th Century Interpreters
- Light Infantry & Firing Demonstrations
- House Tours
Lecture by Michael C. Harris -"Brandywine: The Military History of the Battle That Lost Philadelphia but Saved America"
The evening’s theme for the Charles A. Melton Arts & Education Center 2015 Gala - "Honoring Our Past and Embracing Our Future" - will incorporate the personal, professional, cultural, and spiritual growth of the West Chester community. The night will feature a variety of unique auction items with a festive atmosphere full of great food, drinks and music. And there will also be a few unexpected surprises along the way, making it a night you are sure not to forget! All of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the Melton Center’s many community programs. For more information and to become an individual or corporate supporter, contact co-chairs Lisa Dorsey, [email protected], or Richard Boclair, [email protected]
CHESTER COUNTY _ Art is Everywhere in Chester County.
The two-day tour of 47 local studios and 100 artists takes place on Saturday, May 16 from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, May 17 from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
There are not many annual events that live up to the motto, “Engage with the Arts.”
The annual Chester County Studio Tour, held May 16th and May 17th, is especially well-organized and fine-tuned to do just that – engage patrons and artists in the places where art is created.
The tour has been described as the region's first and only annual tour designed to showcase the diverse art work found in "Andrew Wyeth's country.” For this year’s tour, there will be a considerable expansion – 100 artists in 47 studios across Chester County. But the idea of showcasing the talent of the county is still the same.
Many of the artists are grouped together at each stop, highlighting the diversity of mediums professional artists work in today, such as paper, porcelain, metal, clay and steel. This year's participating artists will be creating one unique 6- x 6- inch piece of original art and selling it for $75. Chester County Studio Tour wants to make art affordable for everyone and wants to show that art can be everywhere. Whether this is your first time buying original art or you are a seasoned collector, the tour now has something for everyone.
Visitors are encouraged to design their own self-guided tour with the catalogue, you can simply download a map or catalogue from ChesterCountyStudioTour.com and head for the studio closest to you. However, for those collectors looking for a specific kind of art or who want to take the scenic route from studio to studio, the web site offers links to specific routes such as the sculpture / ceramic and the landscape/ Plein Air (outdoor painting) tours.
The studios are scattered throughout Chester County, tucked away in the alleys of small towns or in flower-filled neighborhood back yards and townhomes.
For these artists, it seems, almost any structure will do - the former living room of a contemporary home, a structure that resembles a pool house, or a former bedroom - as long as it gives them plenty of light and enough room to work on their large sculptures or paintings. All of these studios are working studios, many of them will feature artists demonstrations, or works-in-progress , enabling the visitor to get a rare glimpse into how a professional artist creates.
If You Go:
The Chester County Studio Tour is free and open to the public. It will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday May 16th and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 17th.
More information can be found at www.chestercountystudiotour.com.
Free Admission for International Museum Day
Monday, May 18
The Brandywine River Museum of Art joins more than 35,000 museums in over 140 countries in offering free admission all day to raise awareness that, "Museums are an important means of cultural exchange, enrichment of cultures and development of mutual understanding, cooperation, and peace among peoples."
Spring Dinner Al Fresco at the Chaddsford Winery
Monday, May 18
Join us for an evening of five courses by The Flying Deutschman
paired with five Chaddsford wines.
Buy your ticket today for this very special event!
$60 per person - Limit 32 people
Please arrive at 6:00pm, Dinner will begin at 6:30pm
Menu
Thai style Vegetable Soup with Coconut egg paired with Pinot Grigio
Chicken Satay on a bed of Greens with Garlic Yogurt Dressing paired with Chardonnay
“Rinder Roulade” with Spätzle and Red Cabbage paired with Blaufränkish
Yogurt Cake with fresh Berries paired with Niagara
Cheese Plate with Grapes and Crostinis paired with Pinot Noir
Listen to a series of short presentations by our Delaware County institutions and find out how to get educated students working for your company!
Tuesday, May 19th
8 – 10 am
Delaware County Chamber
Join us and receive an introduction to the local colleges and universities offering interns for your business.
- Learn more about internships.
- Financial ramifications of paid vs. nonpaid interns.
- First hand testimonials from business persons who have participated in this type of employment.
Listen to a series of short presentations by our Delaware County institutions and find out how to get educated students working for your company!
Register to attend
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce.
1001 Baltimore Pike, Ste. 9LL, Springfield, PA 19064
Phone: (610) 565-3677 | Fax: (484) 472-7809 | [email protected]
Dine for a good cause with prizes too!
Our Hotties events are very popular and tickets sell quickly!!!
Don't miss your chance to attend this great event, register NOW before we sell out at www.hotties4humanity.com!!!!
Event Info
The Gables of Chadds Ford
423 Baltimore Pike
Come Network with Local Women
Glen Mills Chapter Open House
Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015
Time: 12:00 -1:30 pm
Location: Dr. Jill Pagliei Chiropractic & Wellness
220 Wilmington Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
(Look for the WPN Sign Next to Rita’s Water Ice)
The Event is FREE and Lunch will be provided. RSVP on our Facebook page if you can make it!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1568259396756592/?__mref=message_bubble
Author, poet and filmmaker Christianna Hannum Miller, whose stories have been called “funny, dark, arresting, magical, and sparkly” will present Tiny Stories at the library. It is the first installment in a Salon Series focusing on music, art and literature at the library. Hannum Miller studied art history and Italian at the University of Pennsylvania and has worked in women’s health, education and art, most recently at The Institute of Contemporary Art in Philadelphia. This program is for adults. For more information, call Donna Murray at 610-444-2702, ext. 103, or email [email protected].
Exhibit Opening
Come to the Faire: 50 years of Chadds Ford Days!
Friday, April 22, from 5:30 to 8 pm and will run through December 5