Art Stroll Kennett Square
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Art Loop Wilmington
First Friday West Chester
Enjoy hands-on activities, informal chats, mini-tours, and demonstrations that celebrate the questions and conundrums that make us curious.
Ribbons, tags, boxes, and bags—catch the holiday spirit as we explore magnificent gifts from past and present. Try your hand at historic gift wrapping techniques, learn what gifts were at the top of everyone’s lists in centuries past, and make a perfect gift for a friend or loved one
Included with admission. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members. Curiosity Carnival is a drop-in program.
Learn three techniques for making unique, fashionable rings featuring stamped aluminum, wire, and beads.
Each ring can be made adjustable or fit to size. These one-of-a-kind pieces of jewelry make a perfect holiday gift or wearable art for yourself. Materials provided. Registration required.
Call 800-448-3883 to register.
See Scrooge as you’ve never seen him before in this captivating, lively one-man show performed by Gerald Charles Dickens, great-great-grandson of Charles Dickens. The timeless holiday classic comes to life as Gerald Dickens performs 26 characters himself with only a table, wing chair, and hat rack with him on stage. Experience this energetic, unique, and memorable rendition of the beloved holiday story that continues to delight audiences across the country and abroad. Advance tickets recommended. Performance only: $30; $25, Winterthur and DMNH members; $15, children under 12. Performance and general admission: $40; $20, children under 12.
December 8, 2021: 1pm
December 9, 2021: 1pm; 6pm
Spend an evening enjoying the holidays at Winterthur. Tour the decorated mansion, toast marshmallows by the fire, savor a seasonal cocktail, listen to live jazz, choose a unique gift at our newly opened museum store, and sing along with carolers. Each evening features a different performer and special workshop. Includes Yuletide Tour, live jazz, and caroling. Food and drink available for purchase. Additional fee for workshops. Included with admission. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members. House tours be reservation only, with limited capacity. Admission (no house tour) $10.
Jazz Performers:
December 1 Cartoon Christmas Trio
December 8 Tony Smith Quartet
December 15 Sharon and Shawn Trio
December 22 The Q Factor
December 29 The Greg Farnese Quartet
Rockdale Art Studio Presents Meditative Mandalas. Choose to join this in-person, monthly class. Local artist Erika Matyok will lead you in creating a mandala on paper using a meditative process. Receive guidance through the drawing process, but also incorporate relaxation and meditative aspects into your artwork. Choose from different sizes and color papers, or choose to make note cards. Using a variety of artist pens, markers, and colored pencils. All supplies are included. A wonderful way to relax and get creative!
Creatively connect with objects in the museum, garden, and library collections, while you chat with other craft enthusiasts. Each session pairs objects or themes represented at Winterthur with crafty inspiration. Every project is designed to be fun!
Whimsical bottle brush trees dot the Yuletide landscape. Learn how to make your own from a wide variety of materials and get a head start on creating your own festive forest.
Two Sessions:
10am-12pm or
1pm-3pm
Registration required. $20; $15 for Winterthur and DMNH members. Call 800.448.3883 to register.
Santa lets his reindeer rest and flies to SantaFest. His copter comes and starts the fun by bringing smiles to everyone.
West Chester’s American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC), 1220 American Boulevard, offers a day of holiday cheer during its annual SantaFest on Saturday, December 11, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Santa lands at 11 a.m. to greet good girls and boys, hear wish lists, and give a surprise gift. He visits with each child in his colorful workshop within the museum.
The event also features holiday movies, fun crafts, and music by Keyboard Companions. Friendly therapy dogs from Paws for People add to the festivities.
Admission is children age 12 and under are free, 13 and older and adults are $10 per person, and Museum members are free. Covid masks are required. Admission includes a photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus, so bring a camera!
This year AHMEC is proud to be a Toys for Tots collection site. Special museum discounts apply for bringing an unopened toy or purchasing one from the the museum store to donate to Toys for Tots.
Also new this year is the addition of the beautiful, all-volunteer restored Sikorsky HOS-1, “Gander Express,” to the Adopt-A-Copter program. This circa 1945 United States Coast Guard aircraft’s famous history entails the 1946 rescue of injured passengers and crew from a crashed Sabena Airlines DC-4 airliner in Gander, Newfoundland, which is how it acquired its nickname.
Need a more unique holiday gift than an adopted helicopter? What about a gift certificate for helicopter rides? Find more information at AHMEC’s website: www.americanhelicopter.museum.
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, located in the land of industry innovators in the Philadelphia region, 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.
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Saturday, December 11, 10 am – 4 pm Join us as we transform the Museum and grounds into an immersive, winter wonderland. Escape with your friends and family to the Copeland Sculpture Garden decked with regional artisans, quality jewelers, local fine food and beverage purveyors, and the nourishing and festive sounds of strolling carolers. Our ever-growing market will include seasonal fare available for purchase. Our warm and welcoming Museum Store has curated fabulous literary and holiday gift-giving needs. For the first time, a trackless train and conductor will glide through our festival grounds, the perfect ride for younger attendees and those young at heart. Delaware Art Museum located at 2301 Kentmere Pkwy, Wilmington, DE 19806 |
Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas, Inc., in partnership with the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the Downingtown Christmas Parade this Saturday, December 11th at 3:00 pm.
Participants in this year’s parade include: Downingtown Blue and Gold Marching Band, Bishop Shanahan Marching Band, Duffy String Band, Penn Dixie Band and Galena Brass. In addition, there will be floats, walking units, dance and twirling units, fire trucks, and more.
“And of course, no Christmas parade is complete without Santa and Mrs. Claus coming to town on a sleigh,” said Dianne Plaugher, chair of Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas, Inc.
The parade route is on Lancaster Avenue (Business Route 30) and it begins in the area of Gable Avenue and travels east along a 1.5-mile stretch of Lancaster Avenue and ends at Whiteland Avenue, said Plaugher.
Downingtown police have announced that all major roadways through Downingtown Borough will be detoured. Motorists are urged to avoid delays and use the Route 30 Bypass as an alternate for East and West traffic. The Christmas Parade should be completed by 5 p.m. and all roadways re-opened.
“The Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce who partners with Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas, Inc. to present the parade, is honored to take part and support such a wonderful community event”, said Patti McComsey, Chamber President.
“We would like to thank our sponsors, who without their contributions the parade would not be possible,” Plaugher said. “In addition, we are grateful for the support provided by the Borough of Downingtown elected officials and staff, public works, police department and area file police.”
“Volunteers from Downingtown Good Neighbor Christmas, Inc. meet year-round with monthly planning meetings, fundraising events, float decorating and much more, so that we can present an outstanding parade”, said Plaugher.”
Enjoy old and new favorites during this special holiday concert. The two-part program amplifies messages of diversity and hope for this festive season. The Ballad of the Brown King, a Christmas cantata composed by Margaret Bonds in collaboration with poet Langston Hughes, opens the program. This multi-movement choral work focuses on Balthazaar, the “Brown King” of ‘We Three Kings” fame, who traveled to Bethlehem to witness the nativity scene. Holiday works composed and arranged by musicians of color round out this concert.
$35; $25 for Winterthur and DMNH members. $10 for students (ages 12-18). Free for children 11 and under. Ticket includes admission to Winterthur’s galleries and gardens. $10 upgrade for house tour. Reservations recommended.
Tuesday, December 14, 10 AM
PREVIEW POLICY
William Bunch welcomes you back for open previews on Friday, December 10th and Monday, December 13th from 10 AM - 4 PM
Pick-ups remain by appointment only
Spend an evening enjoying the holidays at Winterthur. Tour the decorated mansion, toast marshmallows by the fire, savor a seasonal cocktail, listen to live jazz, choose a unique gift at our newly opened museum store, and sing along with carolers. Each evening features a different performer and special workshop. Includes Yuletide Tour, live jazz, and caroling. Food and drink available for purchase. Additional fee for workshops. Included with admission. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members. House tours be reservation only, with limited capacity. Admission (no house tour) $10.
Jazz Performers:
December 1 Cartoon Christmas Trio
December 8 Tony Smith Quartet
December 15 Sharon and Shawn Trio
December 22 The Q Factor
December 29 The Greg Farnese Quartet
The Chester County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution with Wreaths Across America will hold a ceremony, laying wreaths on 580 veteran graves on Dec. 18, at 2 p.m. at the Birmingham-Lafayette Cemetery to honor and remember their service.
Spend an evening enjoying the holidays at Winterthur. Tour the decorated mansion, toast marshmallows by the fire, savor a seasonal cocktail, listen to live jazz, choose a unique gift at our newly opened museum store, and sing along with carolers. Each evening features a different performer and special workshop. Includes Yuletide Tour, live jazz, and caroling. Food and drink available for purchase. Additional fee for workshops. Included with admission. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members. House tours be reservation only, with limited capacity. Admission (no house tour) $10.
Jazz Performers:
December 1 Cartoon Christmas Trio
December 8 Tony Smith Quartet
December 15 Sharon and Shawn Trio
December 22 The Q Factor
December 29 The Greg Farnese Quartet
Spend an evening enjoying the holidays at Winterthur. Tour the decorated mansion, toast marshmallows by the fire, savor a seasonal cocktail, listen to live jazz, choose a unique gift at our newly opened museum store, and sing along with carolers. Each evening features a different performer and special workshop. Includes Yuletide Tour, live jazz, and caroling. Food and drink available for purchase. Additional fee for workshops. Included with admission. Free for Winterthur and DMNH members. House tours be reservation only, with limited capacity. Admission (no house tour) $10.
Jazz Performers:
December 1 Cartoon Christmas Trio
December 8 Tony Smith Quartet
December 15 Sharon and Shawn Trio
December 22 The Q Factor
December 29 The Greg Farnese Quartet
Wishes for a happy and healthy new year.
Celebrate New Year's Day in the tradition of the du Pont family's annual event. They offered hospitality to those who would come to visit on New Year's Day to exchange season's greetings. Begin 2022 with a Yuletide tour and craft activities for all ages. Enjoy Winterthur holiday hospitality-hot chocolate, cookies, and the gift of a paperwhite bulb to bloom in your home.
Art Stroll Kennett Square
https://historickennettsquare.com/
Art Loop Wilmington
First Friday West Chester
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William Bunch Auctions & Appraisals | One Hillman Drive, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 |
As One Of The Nation’s Most Acclaimed Chicago Tribute Bands, Beginnings Authentically Recreates Such Classic Hits As "25 or 6 to 4," "Make Me Smile," & "Saturday In The Park"
The sweet sounds of Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago will fill the air at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 N. High St., West Chester, PA) on Friday, January 21 at 8 PM as the preeminent Chicago tribute band Beginnings – A Celebration of the Music of Chicago takes the famed West Chester stage.
Since their genesis in 2002, Beginnings has earned the title as one of the nation’s favorite Chicago tribute bands thanks to their authentic replication of the iconic seven-piece band. Comprising several seasoned performers who have experience working with such legendary recording artists as The Temptations, Aretha Franklin, and Victor Wainright, Beginnings is famous for recreating Chicago’s massive collection of hits, including five of their Platinum albums and 20 of their most popular songs.
They brilliantly rejuvenate Chicago’s notorious setlists for a modern but respectful look into the rock’n’roll days of old, with songs such as "Make Me Smile," "25 or 6 to 4," "Call On Me," "Saturday In The Park," "Old Days," "You're The Inspiration," and many more.
Additionally, as seasoned performers for over twenty years, Beginnings makes it a priority to ensnare their audiences with high-energy performances that bring all the enthusiasm of Chicago’s original performances straight to the audience. Along with their dedication to authenticity, comes a promise straight from the band to “Make You Smile,” with every performance.
“Chicago has always been, and remains to be, one of the biggest names in rock n’ roll. To have the opportunity to host the best Chicago tribute band and have them perform their hits with a passion and dedication to accuracy that is parallel to none will only make this experience so much better,”said April Evans, executive director of Uptown! “I am so excited to see what they have prepared for our audience!”
Beginnings – A Celebration of the Music of Chicago show is just one of many exciting upcoming performances and events at the Uptown! Performing Arts Center in the new year. Others include a showing of Ratatouille (Jan. 24), Dueling Pianos; a monthly experience of pianist duos (starting Jan. 27); Hollywood Nights - The Bob Seger Experience (Jan. 29), a watching of the film, No Reservations (Jan. 31); and much more.
Tickets for Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center: Beginnings – A Celebration of the Music of Chicagocan be purchased here: https://secure.uptownwestchester.org/94
To view a video of Beginnings – A Celebration of the Music of Chicago,visit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTP4gGqF5Vw&t=6s
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is located at 226 N. High St., West Chester, PA. For more information visit https://uptownwestchester.org.
About Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Established in 2017, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Centerfeatures world-class performing arts in historic downtown West Chester, PA. Uptown! offers professional musical theater, opera, jazz, comedy, classical and contemporary music, film, and renowned speakers, not to mention award-winning performing arts education classes and workshops for youth and adults.
Through its programming and outreach efforts, the nonprofit theater has become a special gathering place in the community, reflecting the demographic and cultural diversity of the region.
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center is conveniently located near parking, shopping, and restaurants at 226 North High Street, West Chester.
Drop by Saturday, January 22 12:00 to 4:00 for a special sale in our gallery space at the Chadds Ford Barn Shops
NO MATTER HOW YOU SAY IT ...“MOORE FOR LESS” or “LESS FOR MOORE “
I am closing my brick and mortar Gallery ...
So come on in,
I’m having a $ale.
Framed, Unframed Wyeth Editions and other Artists of Note Originals
Chadds Ford Barn Shops
Chadds Ford, PA
But, Everyday ...Business as Usual at my Online Gallery
Pet Nail Trimming
on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month
Brandywine Ace Pet & Farm
1150 Pocopson Rd
West Chester, PA 19382
Phone: (610) 793-3080
Store Hours:
Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sun 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Bob Seger Experience is the ultimate tribute to Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band. This 9-piece New Jersey-based powerhouse has set out to re-create everything about Bob and his music, right down to the smallest detail. The band prides itself on continuing the amazing groundwork laid down by Bob over the past 30 years.
Pick up a libation of your choice at the Mac foxhole Loungh off the lobby and take it to your seat. (There are cup holders for you)
The 327 seat theater provides you with an intimate experience of the live event. A state of the art sound system provides you with phenomenal sounds and clear speaker parts in a play.
Masterworks 1
Sunday, January 30, 2022 – 3:00pm
Unionville High School
- Fanfare for the Common Man – Aaron Copland
- Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman – Joan Tower
- Piano Concerto No. 2 – Camille Saint Saens, Xiayin Wang, piano
- Symphony No. 3 – Ludwig Van Beethoven
We celebrate Kennett Symphony’s return to the stage with two fanfares. Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man was commissioned to build patriotic sentiment during World War II, and honors the common man fighting for his country, while Tower’s Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, an homage to Copland using the same instruments, is dedicated to adventurous women. Celebrated pianist Xiayin Wang will join us for Camille Saint-Saens’ Piano Concerto No. 2. We finish the program with Beethoven’s monumental Symphony No. 3, in which he embraced the heroic in everyone, making it especially apropos as we move forward from the pandemic.
Art Stroll Kennett Square
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Art Loop Wilmington
First Friday West Chester
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The Rotary Club of Kennett at Longwood is holding it's 2nd Annual Great Grub Grab Rotary Restaurant Raffle (GGGRRR). This raffle is truly a win win for our local restaurants and our local community. The Rotary Club purchases the gift cards from the restaurants.
The money raised from selling the raffle tickets helps support many of the projects, scholarships, and programs of our local non-profits.
Click HERE to get your ticket.
There are 13 prizes to be won:
First Prize - $2500 in gift cards to local restaurants.
Second Prize - $1500 in gift cards to local restaurants.
Third Prize - $500 in gift cards to local restaurants.
4th - 13th Prize - $100 in gift cards to local restaurants.
