6-8 PM Tuesday, July 12th
and Every Second Tuesday of the Month
Meet, mingle & promote your business with area business professionals!
Join us for "Second Tuesday Networking" at our new location, McKenzie Brew House in Glen Mills! Tickets are $10 at the door which includes a ticket for one glass of wine or beer! Feel free to share with your networks or other business professionals! Please contact Pam Terstappen at [email protected] with any questions.
It's time for the annual "Bridging The Community" picnic on Wednesday, July 13, starting at 6 p.m. with a 7 p.m. meeting. Join friends and neighbors at His Mission in Kennett Square to explore ways to make the community a better place to live, work, play, shop, raise families and live together in peace and harmony. Please bring a healthy side dish (salads, veggies, etc.) to share with everyone.
Hamburgers and hotdogs on the grill will be provided. Bridging is an open forum with a warm invitation for all community members. For more information, contact Joan Holliday at [email protected] or 610-717-2180 or Dave Haradon at [email protected]" or 484-883-3110.
During Summer Spectacular, sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.
Our lineup of performers:
- Ensemble Novo (Brazilian-inspired Jazz) July 7 & 21
- Joy Ike (Singer/Songwriter) on July 14
- Marc Silver (Bluegrass) on July 28
Hudson Wine Dinner
July 14th
Carrabba's Italian Grill Chadds Ford
Greetings!
Team Hotties, Carrabba's Italian Grill and Hudson Winery hopes you can join us for our very first Wine Dinner Fundraiser on July 14th. For $50 you will enjoy a great night out with friends, a 5 course dinner and wine tasting. The tax, gratuity and tip are included in your ticket price. There will be gift bags with a $10 coupon for your next visit to Carrabba's, $2 off your next Hottie's event ticket and more. We will have door and raffle prizes too!!!! What a great night our to relax with friends, enjoy good food and wine and give back!! All proceeds from the event will go towards Hotties Community Giving Programs and Charity Support. GET TICKETS NOW
Hotties~4~Humanity
Menu
Dinner Menu:
1st Course: Italian Lettuce Wraps
2nd Course: Shrimp Scampi
3rd Course: House Salad
4th Course: Tuscan Grilled Sirloin w/Mezzaluna
5th Course: Brulee Ricotta Cheesecake
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Event Details Date: July 14th Time: 6:30 pm
Carrabba's Italian Grill 102 Painters Crossing West Chester, PA |
“LiberTEA! EqualiTEA!” will treat participants to insight into the role tea played leading up to the Revolutionary War, educate them about how women used tea parties as a form of protest, enable them to create “Stamp Act” taxes and help debunk some 18th-century tea myths. In the process, guests will taste some Colonial era “anti-tea” drinks and rub elbows with General George Washington (portrayed by Carl Closs), Alexander Hamilton (portrayed by Gene Pisasale) and African American Revolutionary War soldier Ned Hector (portrayed by Noah Lewis).
Advance Tickets Required.
For more information on the CFHS or to purchase tickets, call 610-388-7376, email [email protected] or visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org.
Music on the Brandywine:
Deb Callahan Band
July 15, 6-9 p.m.
The Deb Callahan Band returns to the courtyard for a memorable summer concert. The band's blend of blues-, soul- and roots-influenced original music and Callahan's powerful voice and engaging stage presence are sure to please.
Night at the Museum:
Community Overnight and Star Party
July 16, 7:30 p.m. - July 17, 8 a.m.
$25 Members/$35 Non-members
Star Party: July Sky
8 - 10:30 p.m.
$3 Members/$5 Non-members
Two Dollar Tuesdays
presented by Artisans' Bank
August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
Parents' Night Out: Summer Fun
August 5, 5:30 - 10 p.m.
$20 Members/$25 Non-members
Night at the Museum:
Community Overnight and Star Party
August 6, 7:30 p.m. - July 17, 8 a.m.
$25 Members/$35 Non-members
Star Party: August Sky
8 - 10:30 p.m.
$3 Members/$5 Non-members
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
May 15, June 26, July 17, August 21, and Sept. 18
Details are available at www.kennettundergroundrr.org or by contacting Michele at 484-544-5070 or [email protected]
All tours begin at the Brandywine Valley Conference and Tourist Center, 300 Greenwood Rd., Kennett Square, PA 19348. Phone: 484-700-8550. Visitors are encouraged to arrive at 1:45 at the Tourist Center for a 2:00pm departure. The tour will take about 2 hours.
Payment is $20. for adults, $15. for children, to cover the cost the rental of the bus. Payment is due 4-5 days prior to the tour date. A check to the Kennett Underground Railroad Center (KURC) should be mailed to: 296 Kendal Dr., Kennett Square, PA 19348.
Tours will be held rain or shine - the bus is air conditioned and can accommodate up to 23 people. A minimal of 14 people is required. If the tour is cancelled, you will be contacted several days in advance & payment will be refunded. Volunteer guides are very well informed about the Underground Railroad in Kennett Square and environs.
The KURC guided bus tour will cover some of the history of the development of the Underground Railroad (URR), particularily as it relates to Chester County.
The tour will include:
- passing by 5-6 original abolitionist homes, with research-based descriptions of the people living in this important hub of the URR during the 1800's;
- a visit to the first street in Kennett Square and the integrated residents of that time, as well as the descendants of abolitionists that still live in the community;
- a tour of an 1801 Quaker Meetinghouse, with information about the local Quakers of that era and why many were so committed to abolitionism;
- a stop at the new Kennett Underground Railroad Center , located in the original home of abolitionist Eusebius Bernard;
NB: Information about the Underground Railroad from early times have focused largely on the white people who aided fugitives. Now acknowledged is the significant contribution made by African Americans. This tour will include some of that history especially as it relates to Chester County, PA.
July 20, 2 p.m.
Join us for an illuminating discussion of contemporary children's book illustration included in Brandywine's Get the Picture! exhibition with Christine Podmaniczky, curator of N.C. Wyeth Collections and Historic Properties.
Brandywine River Museum of Art
During Summer Spectacular, sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.
Our lineup of performers:
- Ensemble Novo (Brazilian-inspired Jazz) July 7 & 21
- Joy Ike (Singer/Songwriter) on July 14
- Marc Silver (Bluegrass) on July 28
An exciting summer event series in Downtown Kennett Square! On May 19th, June 16th, July 21st, August 20th and September 15th from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. State Street will be closed from Broad to Center Streets so visitors can enjoy outdoor dining, extended shopping hours, live music, strolling entertainers and children’s activities. Miss Denise from Happy Heart Clown ‘N Stuff will be balloon tying or face painting during the festivities. The Kennett YMCA, the Garage Community and Youth Center, and the Kennet Public Library will also be setting up activities during this family friendly evening event. Parking is free in all areas of the Parking Garage after 5 p.m.
MUSIC LINE UP:
May 19th-Josh Komorowski and the Sons of Thunder
June 16th-Hake and Jarema Band
July 21st-The Sin City Band
August 18th-Rolling Thunder Blues Review
September 15th-Wheelhouse
Crafts in the Courtyard
July 23-24, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Shop unique wares made by regional artisans in a variety of mediums. This event showcases exceptional works from 13 juried members of the Chester County Craft Guild, a chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen.
Brandywine River Museum of Art
Assortment of bisque ware pieces to paint!
Bowls, Plates, Mugs, platters, tiles, seasonal items
prices rage from $10 + depending on item selected.
Pieces are ready for pick up in about a week
Oxford Art Alliance
For parties of 6 or more, please consider a private party.
Private Painting Parties!!
Select stock piece of bisqueware or special order piece to paint.
Private room and instructor for 1.5 hours
$40 party fee + cost of bisqueware items.
Please email to schedule your private painting party!
http://www.oxfordart.org/#!paint-your-own-pottery/zcchj
Crafts in the Courtyard
July 23-24, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Shop unique wares made by regional artisans in a variety of mediums. This event showcases exceptional works from 13 juried members of the Chester County Craft Guild, a chapter of the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen.
Brandywine River Museum of Art
Vacation Bible School at Brandywine Baptist Church, for children age 3 years through sixth grade, runs from July 25-29, from 1-4 p.m.
Join us for a week of spirituality, crafts and music at the oldest Baptist Church west of Philadelphia. Kids will submerge in God's Word, learning that Jesus did not judge people by outward appearance, but looked deeply and compassionately at who they were on the inside.
To learn more and sign up, visit brandywinebaptist.org. For questions, email the church at [email protected] or phone 610-459-1302.
Brandywine Baptist Church, 1463 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford
During Summer Spectacular, sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.
Our lineup of performers:
- Ensemble Novo (Brazilian-inspired Jazz) July 7 & 21
- Joy Ike (Singer/Songwriter) on July 14
- Marc Silver (Bluegrass) on July 28
https://hedgerowtheatre.org/performance-4/mainstage/boeing-boeing-farce/
This time last year...
This time last year, I cried. We had just closed the old shop and were in the process of moving everything up the street. It took 12 guys, four trucks and two and a half days.... I still have those nightmares.
Where to begin; last summer, before the remodeling had really gotten started, we were SO sick of looking at boxes. So what did we do? We threw them all on the front lawn and much to our surprise, found out that you guys LOVE to dig through boxes. We just about box-lotted everything! (For those of you who don't know what that means, you will have the opportunity to purchase some great merchandise (new/old stuff) for one low price).
Our goal is to unload the trailer, clean out the basement and try to avoid becoming the hoarder I am destined to be. This annual one-day sale will give us the opportunity to keep the shop looking fresh. Actually, it helps us purge and make room for new finds. I love to keep the merchandise "flipping" so you keep coming back!
So get ready to roll up your sleeves because the (now) annual Rummage Sale is fast approaching. Mark your calendars for July 30, 2016 at 9 a.m... and yes, I will make you sit in your car until 9 a.m. We have to make this a fair sale.
VIPs get 1 hour before our opening to have first dibs. The store will also be open for you an hour early. Look for the pink dots all over the store to mark our "bargain basement" prices!
This is a sale you don't want to miss.
We will have extra staff on hand to help you carry your truck loads of merch. Just an FYI: we have extra parking behind the shop!
PS: Have I told you lately that I love my job? Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Big Blow Out!
PPS: Hope everyone had a safe and Happy 4th of July!
LisaAs you can see, you really get the full "picking" experience at our Big Blow Out!
Assortment of bisque ware pieces to paint!
Bowls, Plates, Mugs, platters, tiles, seasonal items
prices rage from $10 + depending on item selected.
Pieces are ready for pick up in about a week
Oxford Art Alliance
For parties of 6 or more, please consider a private party.
Private Painting Parties!!
Select stock piece of bisqueware or special order piece to paint.
Private room and instructor for 1.5 hours
$40 party fee + cost of bisqueware items.
Please email to schedule your private painting party!
http://www.oxfordart.org/#!paint-your-own-pottery/zcchj
Victory Brewing Company’s Eighth Annual BrewBQ is a free, four-hour, fun event for the entire family. Victory’s BrewBQ celebrates the area’s best sauces, marinades and rubs to ever hit a chicken or a rib in the Chester County area. Live music, games and a variety of Victory favorites will be available for purchase including draft beer from the BPOW (Brew Pub On Wheels). Thirty Pit Master teams will compete for cash prizes, trophies and bragging rights for best chicken and best ribs. Prizes are first ($250), second ($125), third ($75) and fourth ($50). Local restaurants will compete for the People’s Pork Award, a prize awarded to restaurant team with the best-pulled pork according to the attendees.
Next weekend and the following the Chesco Pops will perform its Summer Concert Series. The program is quite unique and particularly entertaining. The concert will be performed at the Fugett Middle School West Chester, 500 Ellis Lane, West Chester, PA 19382.
Featured guest Brian Fitzy is a vocalist, electric violinist, guitarist, beat-boxer, producer, and last but not least composer, with five albums recorded to date. Brian’s multi-instrumentalist talents brought together with live looping technology, and the amazing performance caliber of the full Chesco Pops Orchestra, will result in a program like you have never heard before. Other audience favorites – including music from the Beatles and the popular Broadway musical Miss Saigon – will have audiences singing along and joining in on the fun. This is definitely a concert you don’t want to miss.
Since its inception in fall 2005, the 65-member Chester County Pops Orchestra has been dazzling audiences throughout the County with the best of Pops, Jazz and Light Classical music. These players are fine instrumentalists from all over Chester County and from all walks of life, who truly love making music together. Now under the direction of Joseph Gehring, the Chesco Pops continues to entertain people of all ages, with family participation being more evident than ever before.
Tickets prices: Adults $20, Seniors (60+) $15, Children and Students FREE (donations gratefully accepted)! You can order tickets online, or purchase them at the door. If you haven’t heard the amazing Chesco Pops, now is the time to see and hear what you’ve been missing! Delay no longer! For more information and for online tickets: go to www.chescopops.org, visit the Chesco Pops on Facebook and Twitter, or email [email protected] or call 610-594-9178. And to learn more about our featured guest, visit www.brianfitzy.com.
Two Dollar Tuesdays
presented by Artisans' Bank
August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
Parents' Night Out: Summer Fun
August 5, 5:30 - 10 p.m.
$20 Members/$25 Non-members
Night at the Museum:
Community Overnight and Star Party
August 6, 7:30 p.m. - July 17, 8 a.m.
$25 Members/$35 Non-members
Star Party: August Sky
8 - 10:30 p.m.
$3 Members/$5 Non-members
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
Thursday, August 4th from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
- Enjoy a FREE continental breakfast and networking lunch!
- Learn your sales strategy and how to win in a competitive market during a seminar presented by SCORE.
- Participate in a Scavenger Hunt!
- Raffles drawn every hour!
Concord Country Club
1601 Old Wilmington Pike,
West Chester, PA 19382
Free admission to attend if pre-registered. Click here to pre-register
$20 at the Door for walk-in
Museum Explorers Family Workshop: Art Sounds
Thursdays through August 25
Session A: 10 a.m. B: 11 a.m
New theme each week with activities inspired by Get the Picture! For ages 2-8 with a grown up. July 28: Use jazz music to create beautiful "magic paintings" with watercolors. Meet artist Bryan Collier, who will sign copies of his books from 11 a.m. to noon. Register now.
1601 Old Wilmington Pike
West Chester, PA 19382
This presentation will explore the essentials of Business Strategy, especially as they relate to the startup and management of small businesses. Attendees will learn the techniques of strategic analysis, and learn how they, without a staff or management consultant, can apply these techniques to improve productivity, margins, and net profit.
- What is strategy, and why is it essential for all businesses, but especially small businesses
- What business are you in? Understanding the industry you compete in.
- What are the forces in your industry impacting margins and the bottom line
- Understanding your environment, both internal and external
- Building value
- Making it happen - implementing the strategy
- Q&A/Wrap up
Parents' Night Out: Summer Fun
August 5, 5:30 - 10 p.m.
$20 Members/$25 Non-members
Night at the Museum:
Community Overnight and Star Party
August 6, 7:30 p.m. - July 17, 8 a.m.
$25 Members/$35 Non-members
Star Party: August Sky
8 - 10:30 p.m.
$3 Members/$5 Non-members
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
MURDER MYSTERY, 6:30-9 p.m.
Location: Downtown Kennett Square
The Brandywine Valley’s favorite whodunit is back with The Mystery of the American Mushroom Party.
Meet the detective at the scene of the crime, the Genesis Walkway (101 E. State Street) to gather clues, question murder suspects in participating downtown locations, and attempt to identify the murderer and solve The Mystery of Art in the Kennett Shiitakes. Prizes will be awarded to random winners.
Here is a little bit of back story:
The Mystery of the American Mushroom Party
The time has finally come. John Walker Goodluck is preparing to see his dream of a viable third party presidential bid for the first time since Teddy Roosevelt’s Progressive Party in 1912. After winning the largest lottery jackpot is US history a decade ago, Goodluck had used his winnings to build a national organization that is now prepared to run candidates for local and statewide offices in all 50 states, 200 congressional house and senate races, and even to put forth a credible presidential candidate. With the negative ratings of the major political parties running at an all-time high, the American Mushroom Party (AMP) is ready to burst forth at all levels. Delegates that have been chosen at state caucuses and conventions have begun arriving in Kennett Square to select the party’s presidential nominee.
The process has drawn a curious array of contenders: celebrities with political ambitions, also-rans in the major party presidential contests, professional civil servants and former generals, and several business tycoons. With the lull in activity from the major parties following the conclusion of their party conventions, the national press is preparing to cover the AMP convention proceedings in a way that third party contenders have never before experienced. The streets of Kennett have swelled with AMP party delegates, aspiring candidates, members of the media, and potential campaign contributors.
John Walker Goodluck has been floating on air for weeks from the growing excitement. And then on the eve of the convention tragedy has stuck. John Walker Goodluck has been found in the Genesis Walkway, dead from an apparent blow to the head. There is a murderer in our midst and it is up to the good citizens of Kennett Square to investigate and bring the culprit to justice.
Click here to download program guide for the 2016 Murder Mystery Art Stroll
Participant Details:
· Participants of the Murder Mystery Art Stroll will pick up a map with participating locations, general suspect information, and worksheet from the detective in the Genesis Walkway (101 E. State Street)
· Participants will investigate the murder by determining holes in suspect stories by using the questions, answers, and clues provided by the detective, murder suspects, and suspicious characters
· Suspects, denoted by costumes and potential murder weapons, will be stationed at various participating locations in downtown Kennett Square