Community Calendar

Take a guided walk through the Treasures on Trial: The Art and Science of Detecting Fakes, every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.

Copeland Lecture Hall, 2:00 pm

Walking through the rooms of Winterthur, visitors gaze upon the finest furniture from early America.  The quality of the collection is so high, the quantity so great, that it is easy to overlook the unmatched grandeur of individual pieces.  Join Brock Jobe, Professor Emeritus at Winterthur, as he focuses on five New England landmarks from this splendid collection, explores their groundbreaking significance, and traces the diverse paths that brought them to Winterthur.  Along the way, we will witness the discipline, persistence, and artistic eye that guided Henry Francis du Pont in his pursuit of excellence.

Nov 5, 2017 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local daylight time is about to reach
Sunday, November 5, 2017, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, November 5, 2017, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.

Music at St. Michael Presents...

    Using two four-octave sets of handbells and a three-octave set of handchimes, Ron, accompanied by his wife, Linda, will perform a wide variety of repertoire including sacred, classical, secular, and just-plain-fun pieces.  

      Ron has been a featured soloist and teacher at regional and national Handbell Festivals.  He also teaches classes in the art of solo ringing.  

 Join us for this unique musical experience.  

Tickets are $10 at the door. 

Contacts 

St. Michael Church Office

Phone: 610-347-1696

Fax: 610-347-0148

Email:[email protected]

St. Michael Lutheran Church

"Following Christ's Example, Welcoming All, Strengthening Each Other,

Serving the Community" 

St. Michael Lutheran Church, 109 E. Doe Run Road, Unionville, PA 19375

Copeland Lecture Hall, 6:00 pm

In this fully illustrated lecture, Dr. Susan Kay-Williams, chief executive and curator of the Royal School of Needlework (RSN), which was founded in 1872 and worked on cornation regalia for all four British monarchs of the 20th century,  will reveal the work that was done for coronations and discuss pieces that were reused by different monarchs and elements that  are still in use today.

Wednesday, November 8

Rotunda, 12:15 pm

The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) was founded in 1872 to keep the art of hand embroidery alive and to offer suitable occupation to ladies who would otherwise be destitute. Dr. Susan Kay-Williams, chief executive, RSN, will explore objects from its collection and show the wide range of work produced by its students today. Members free. Included with admission.

Image:  Courtesy of Winterthur. Copyright RSN Archives

Creative Escape:  Felted Ornaments 

November 8, 6-8 p.m.

Unwind, mingle and make art! This class for adults features a needle-felting activity. Participants will create a one-of-a-kind felted ornament that will add a personal touch to a tree or gift this holiday season. Ticket includes materials and refreshments. BYOB!

Brandywine River Museum of Art

Current State of Carbon Capture: One approach for reducing greenhouse gas and yet still burn fossil fuels is to capture the CO2  from utilities, large chemical units & steel. This captured C02 can be  used  to make chemicals, or can be sequestered  deep underground.  Dr. Celia; Professor of Environmental at Princeton, will address the current status and future of carbon capture techniques, including the cost and technical barriers & safety.

Wed Nov 8  at 7-9 pm at the West Chester Boro hall on 401 east Gay st & Adams st.  http://chescocooler.org/online/

Nov. 9, “We The People 2.0” at 7 p.m.  Lobby open at 6:15 pm.  Come early for tours of WCU’s new LEED-certified Business and Public Management Center.  Refreshments and community group displays will be available in the lobby preceding each film.  Expert panels and question and answer session will conclude each film.  Contact Margaret Hudgings – [email protected] or Sean McLaughlin [email protected] . Location is Business and Public Management Center Room 101, West Chester, PA 19383.

We will have your taste buds tingling for this month’s food-centric Tavern Talks: Feast Mode! On Thursday, November 9^th from 7-9 PM at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Barns-Brinton House, become a historical foodie as we delight in the delicacies of 18^th Century cooking through several interactive stations. Learn about tavern fare with historic foodways historian Susan Plaisted and cheer on TV host, podcaster and competitive food eater Monty "Moe Train" Wiradilaga as he does the “Colonial Food Tasting Challenge.” Other guest participants include New Castle Historical Society and Chaddsford Winery.

Tavern Talks is a monthly experience (not a lecture!) aimed exclusively for adults 21 and older that focuses on unexplored aspects of early American history and culture. Guests will experience history with hands-on activities, food and drink tastings, demonstrations, and more. Tavern Talks takes place at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s Barns Brinton House, an historic 1714 tavern, located next to the Chaddsford Winery at 630 Baltimore Pike. Admission is $20 for non-members and $15 for members. Tickets must be purchased in advance over the phone, in person or online (http://bit.ly/2i1qCDs) as space is limited. All attendees must be 21 and older.

For more info on the CFHS or to purchase tickets, call (610) 388-7376, email us at [email protected] or visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org.

Sixty of the country’s most distinguished dealers present the finest offerings of American antiques and decorative arts, including furniture, paintings, rugs, ceramics, silver, jewelry, and more. For more information on Delaware Antiques Show, visit www.winterthur.org.

Keynote Speaker Honorary Chair of the Delaware Antiques Show and keynote speaker Gil Schafer III is an award-winning architect and founder of internationally acclaimed G. P. Schafer Architect, PLLC. An Architectural Digest AD 100 member, Schafer is consistently recognized as one of the world's experts on contemporary classical architecture. The grandson and great-great-grandson of architects, Schafer grew up with the strong sense of how a well-built, thoughtfully designed home can bring pleasure to daily life. Admission and Show Hours

Friday, November 10: 11:00 am–6:00 pm (Keynote lecture at 10:00 am) Saturday, November 11: 11:00 am–6:00 pm Sunday, November 12: 11:00 am–5:00 pm

2nd Annual Magic of Metal show November 10th and 11th, 2017. This is the Mid-Atlantic's premier all-metal show featuring nine of the Mid-Atlantic's finest metal artists. Both days are free and open to the public.

376 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348

For more information go www.vinewoodsforge.com/events
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2nd Annual Magic of Metal show November 10th and 11th, 2017. This is the Mid-Atlantic's premier all-metal show featuring nine of the Mid-Atlantic's finest metal artists. Both days are free and open to the public.

376 West Street Road, Kennett Square, PA 19348

For more information go www.vinewoodsforge.com/events
#vinewoodsforge
#artist #sculpture #robsigafoos #philart #chestercounty #visitkennettsquare #workskennettsquare
#historickennettsquare #metal #metalart

Take a guided walk through the Treasures on Trial: The Art and Science of Detecting Fakes, every Saturday and Sunday at 11:30am, 1:00pm and 2:00pm.

SHINE in the Vines Set for Saturday, Nov. 11, at Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery in Kennett Square

 Fall event will benefit Chester County Hospital’s SHiNE program to support patients living with cancer in our community

: Cozy bonfires, great food and local wines set the atmosphere for this year’s SHINE in the Vines fundraising event at Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery in Kennett Square on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 3 to 7 p.m.

A new way to SHINE: This year’s event is laid back and open-house-style, rather than the formal gala held in years past. Casual, weather-appropriate attire is encouraged for this outdoor event for those 21 and older. Although the event theme has changed to a more relaxed feel, the goal remains the same: to raise money for Chester County Hospital’s SHINE program, a volunteer organization that provides vital services for patients of The Abramson Cancer Center at Chester County Hospital.

SHiNE assists patients living with cancer in Chester County and is dedicated to Lighting the way in cancer care, close to home. Proceeds from SHINE in the Vines will be used to directly benefit patients and their families by offsetting the costs of cancer care and support services offered by Abramson Cancer Center at Chester County Hospital. SHiNE is a completely volunteer based organization with medical supervision. Services provided are based on need and tailored to give every patient every advantage in their battle with cancer while maintaining an overhead of less than 2%. SHINE services include transportation to and from treatment, fitness and personal training memberships, workshops and support groups, a SHINE padfolio, a one-hour therapeutic massage with an oncology certified clinician, and a complimentary fitting and wig thanks to the generosity of participating salons.

Tickets may be purchased online or at the door and are $100 each. Sponsorships are still available and benefits include promotion and advertising, event tickets, and, at some levels, tickets for SHINE patients. Everyone attending will enjoy delicious wines and food from local food trucks, including Haute Wheels, Natalie’s Fine Food Truck, and The Tot Cart, s’mores by the fire, live music from MK&COL, and more. This year’s SHINE in the Vines will take place at Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery at 700 Folly Hill Rd. in Kennett Square.

For general information and tickets, contact Kate Pergolini at (610) 431-5054 or [email protected]. Those interested in sponsorships should contact Lauren Roscovich at (610) 431-5328 or [email protected]. There’s also still time to donate online.

 SHINE in the Vines 2017 Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor:

• CTDI

Silver Sponsors:

• Calista Salon & Spa
• Mickey DeMatteis, in loving memory of Robin A. DeMatteis

Ambiance Sponsor:

• Gawthrop Greenwood, PC.

Video Sponsor:

• Robin Gilmore, Director of Photography

Legacy Sponsors:

• Elizabeth A. Parsons and Family
• The Chester County Hospital Foundation

Grand Raffle Sponsor:

• Kaplans Fine Jewelry

Wine Glass Sponsor:

• Tuttle Marketing

Music Sponsor:

• McKee Risk Management, Inc

People’s Light Continues its Trademark Holiday Tradition
with Aladdin: A Musical Panto

 By Pete Pryor & Samantha Reading
Music & Lyrics by Michael Ogborn
Directed by Pete Pryor
November 15, 2017 – January 7, 2018
(Malvern, PA) People’s Light invites you to level up your holiday at our annual panto, now the Main Line’s favorite family celebration. This year, Aladdin: A Musical Panto, an adventure story infused with the adrenaline of video gaming, follows a young ne’er-do-well and his animal pals as they discover a mysterious lamp, rescue a princess, pilot a magic carpet, and save their village from an evil villain. Written by Samantha Reading and Pete Pryor, with music and lyrics by Michael Ogborn, Aladdin conquers the Leonard C. Haas Stage in Malvern from November 15, 2017-January 7, 2018. People’s Light is located at 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, PA 19355. For tickets, call 610.644.3500 or visit peopleslight.org.
“We had so much fun letting this genie out of the bottle!” says director Pete Pryor. “This season’s Aladdin is sure to delight with new adventures, fresh faces, and those company stalwarts who have made our own brand of holiday hilarity a family tradition.”

“Families all over the area have made our annual panto their go-to holiday experience,” says Artistic Director Abigail Adams. “That inspires us to continue to connect these productions to people’s everyday interests.”

This year, it struck us how many features the panto shares with multi-player video gaming. Both offer intense, interactive experiences. Both immerse us in imagined worlds of high-energy adventure. Both invite us to care about the characters, and help them travel successfully toward their ultimate goals. And like gaming, the panto invites us to take a meaningful journey in community. We can share laughs and thrills and surprises with one another along the way.

Aladdin features panto veterans from the resident ensemble at People’s Light. Mark Lazar continues as the Theatre’s celebrated Dame, portraying Aladdin’s mother, the Widow Twankey. Susan McKey plays the Nurse, and Christopher Patrick Mullen appears as the scheming Fu. Tom Teti plays the Genius of the Ring.

They’re joined by returning guests and new talents. Frequent panto guest Kim Carson plays the Sultan. Camilo Estrada portrays Aladdin, and Samantha Funk appears as Princess Mai Tai. Zack Aguilar plays Morris the Mantis, and Peter Danelski is Manny the Monkey. Nicholas L. Parker plays the Genie of the Lamp. Melissa Barnathan, Mike Dorsey, and Emily Kaye Lynn play Fu’s three interns, while Adam Howard and Tori Lewis serve as swings, understudying all major roles in the production.

Co-author Pete Pryor directs. Co-author Samantha Reading assistant directs and choreographs. Thomas Fosnocht III serves as Music Director, aided by drummer Kanako Omae Neale. People’s Light’s Director of Design James F. Pyne, Jr. designs the set, and frequent guest Rosemarie McKelvey creates costumes. Company member Kate McSorley Fossner stage manages and Gina Pisasale dramaturgs.

CONNECT, ENGAGE, INTERACT AT PEOPLE’S LIGHT 
Join the cast for AfterWORDS, informal Q&As after Thursday evening performances (November 30, December 7, December 14, and January 4).

People’s Light offers a Relaxed Performance of Aladdin: A Musical Panto on Sunday, December 31 at 2pm, which will also feature American Sign Language interpretation by Hands Up Productions. Our Relaxed Performances, generously sponsored this season by Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, create a welcoming environment designed to include everyone and let you be who you are. We invite individuals with, but not limited to, Autism, ADD, ADHD, dementia, and sensory sensitivities to take part in the joy of theatre. For more information, contact the Box Office at 610.644.3500

This exhibition is a reflection the classical Greek elements, which in this simple form were thought to help explain the complexity of all matter. Art included in this show will have earth, air, fire or water in its creation--or will depict or suggest the characteristics of one or more of the elements though the subject or concept. The show continues until November 28.

JOIN US FOR FOOD, RELAXATION, AND GREAT CONVERSATION IN OUR BEAUTIFUL SETTING EVERY THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH!!

THIS MONTH WE WILL HAVE SAMPLINGS OF OUR SERVICES.

$1 A MINUTE

REIKI ~ MASSAGE ~ ANGEL CARD READINGS ~ PET AND PAST LIFE READINGS ~NUMEROLOGY~ EAR CANDLING~ PARAFFIN DIPS

WE WILL HAVE RAFFLES AND SOME AMAZING GIVE-AWAYS TOO!!! RSVP TODAY

484~770~8528 or join our Facebook Group (Joy, Health and Wellness with the Brandywine Massage and Wellness Team) and RSVP to the event.

Sarah Yeoman is an award-wining American watercolor artist and a signature member of the Philadelphia Water Color Society. Her work will be on display at Chester County Art Association's West Chester gallery through the month of November until December 7

Sarah describes her artistic process as “sculpting and pulling the form out of the paper,” much as a sculpture releases the form from the marble. Her imaginative and unusual perspective frames her work with the deepest ability to project how she sees the world, formed by shadow and light.  Her mastery of watercolor deepens the story and intimacy of her work, as the resulting texture, color shifts, and granulation reveal the warm feeling of light as well as the whispers of light air. As she minimizes detail, the abstract shapes and surface of the paper reveal her deep connection with the process.

Sarah is represented by Abanakee Studios and Gallery 3040 in New York State, Gallery One in Chadds Ford Pennsylvania, and Sharp Art Gallery in Washington State.

www.sarahyeoman.com

WHERE: Longwood Gardens, GardenShop
1001 Longwood Rd. Kennett Square, PA 19348

WHEN: Friday, November 17 from 1:00–3:00 pm

WHAT: Longwood’s PS du Pont Fellow Colvin Randall, along with noted author Barksdale Maynard will be in the GardenShop for an exclusive book signing. Colvin is the author of the newly released Longwood Gardens: Images of Modern America, which features more than 100 never-before-published photos of the Gardens. Barksdale is the author of The Brandywine: An Intimate Portrait, the first book to trace the rich vein of history in our region, from original European settlement to the Battle of the Brandywine—the largest land battle of the Revolutionary War—to the establishment of First State National Monument on its banks in 2013.

About The Authors
Colvin Randall first visited Longwood Gardens at the age of 13 and was captivated by its grandeur and beauty. After receiving a degree in architectural history from the University of Virginia, he pursued graduate work at Longwood Gardens in conjunction with the University of Delaware. In 1977, he became Longwood’s publicity coordinator and in 1980 began designing the gardens’ musical fountain displays. In 2008, he was named the first P.S. du Pont Fellow. Over the years, he has lectured extensively and has produced books, DVDs, and exhibits about this celebrated showplace.

William Barksdale Maynard has authored six books on history since 2002, several of them award-winning. Regular lecturer in art history at universities including Johns Hopkins and Princeton since 1997; he is currently a lecturer in the Department of Art and Archaeology at Princeton. Maynard is a highly experienced freelance journalist who has written for more than 30 magazines and newspapers since 1999, including the Washington Post and New York Times. Maynard also has an extensive online publication record including Smithsonian, Psychology Today, and LinkedIn.

About Longwood Gardens
In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Today, Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s great horticultural displays, encompassing 1,083 acres of dazzling gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ, and 4.5-acre conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by Mr. du Pont to inspire people through excellence in garden design, horticulture, education and the performing arts. Longwood Gardens is on US Route 1 near Kennett Square, PA. For more information, visit longwoodgardens.org or call 610-388-1000.

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Join us for this film series, featuring intriguing stories surrounding real-life tales of forgery and counterfeiting, hosted by scholars, curators, film buffs, and critics who will lead discussions after each film. Copeland Lecture Hall. $10 per Member. $15 per nonmember. Reservations suggested. Visit the Treasures on Trial web page for more information on the exhibition.

In this Norman Jewison film, a debonair bank executive believes he has pulled off the perfect multimillion dollar heist, only to match wits with a sexy insurance investigator. Scholars, curators, film buffs, and critics will lead discussions after each film.

Image:  Courtesy of Winterthur.  AF Archive

Unionville High School Announces Dates for 42nd Annual Art Gala  – Unionville High School Art Gala celebrates its 42nd year!  This annual event showcases local celebrated working artists, UHS Alumni, and current UHS Students along with live music and great food!

The UHS Art Gala strives to include a variety of artists – both new and more established individuals - who express their talents through diverse mediums including oil and watercolor paintings, photography, glass, metal, pastels, mixed media, jewelry, ceramics, mosaics, and wood. This year’s featured Artist is MaryAnn Weselyk.  Growing up in Chadds Ford, PA, MaryAnn was influenced by its rich art culture and her beautiful surroundings.  She also gained a sense of freedom in her art from her extensive study of impressionism, postimpressionism, and the modern revolutionary movements of the late 19th and early 20th Century.  Understanding their work, she says “truly opened her eyes to art without boundaries.” At heart, MaryAnn is a colorist, working in oils for its rich subdued hues and depth and acrylics for liveliness and spontaneity. MaryAnn embraces strength in abstract design, linear movement, and saturation of color with interesting patterns and texture. MaryAnn exhibits her work throughout the tri-state area, was the featured artist at other premier area shows, and was listed as a top painter in the book Artists of the Brandywine Valley, by Catherine Quillman, 2010.  The Art Gala also features a Student Art section which highlights the impressive artistic talents nurtured by Unionville High School and its outstanding Art Department. The 2017 Senior Student Artist is Margaret Clisham. A Silent Auction is offered to the public which features beautiful artwork donated by the talented artists in the show as well as select regional activities and outings.

The Silent Auction runs both Friday and Saturday and closes one hour before show end.    The 2017 UHS Art Gala will be held on Friday, November 17th from 6-9 pm and Saturday, November 18th from 11-4pm at Unionville High School Art Center, Auditorium Entrance, 750 Unionville Rd, Kennett Square, PA 19348.  Friday evening includes delicious appetizers provided by some of the area’s most popular restaurants and live music from local musicians.  This fun and lively event raises money for Educational Enrichment Projects which help enhance the overall educational experience for UHS students as well help fund community outreach efforts in the local area.

Admission to the event is free.

Free parking is available.

Thirty percent of any purchases are tax deductible. The Art Gala will also be donating 10% of proceeds to Hardin-Jefferson school district in Houston, TX which was devastated by Hurricane Harvey.

Take delight in the little things! Discover cupboards, cabinets, and entire rooms filled with treasures in miniature on this special tour. Continues until January 7, 2018

Floors 3, 7 & 8, Adult [age 8 and above ]; 1 hr.

Please call 800.448.3883 or email [email protected] for more information.