Kennett Square is home to the Mushroom Capital of the World. The area accounts for nearly two thirds of all commercial mushroom production in the U.S., meaning from Philadelphia to Phoenix, if you enjoy mushrooms on your pizza, in your salads, or stuffed, sauteed or sliced, they quite possibly came from Kennett Square.
or more than 30 years, the Kennett Square Mushroom Festival has showcased the mushroom industry and the surrounding community. And after pandemic restrictions forced the cancellation of the well-known event in 2020, the 36th Annual Mushroom Festival is back with the theme, Rooted in the Community!
New this year, the Mushroom Festival app! Download on Apple or Google Play for schedule updates, wristbands, parking and other Festival info, mushroom facts and more!
The 36th Annual Mushroom Festival will take place at 600 S. Broad Street, Kennett Square, PA, Saturday, September 11, 9am-7pm, and Sunday, September 12, 10am-5pm. Wristbands are $5 per person.
“We are excited to be able to host this event, which has become a destination event for families here in Chester County and beyond,” said Gina Puoci, 2021 Mushroom Festival President.
“A Day of Promise” golf tournament sponsored by The UFinancial Group is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 13 at the Kennett Square Golf & Country Club with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. All proceeds raised will help fund Family Promise of Southern Chester County programs and services to assist local families experiencing homelessness. Family Promise helps families in crisis to rebuild their lives by providing emergency housing, food, and intensive social services.
Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. followed by a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. Choice of individual and scramble format competition. Golf foursomes are $750 and individual golfers $200, which includes greens fee, cart, refreshments, golf contests, lunch, and dinner. Sponsorship packages ranging from $500-$3000 are available. For additional information, including online registration and sponsorships packages, please visit www.familypromisescc.org or call (610) 444-0400. All are welcome to participate, but space is limited.
EVENT: West Chester University & Delaware County Community College will hold a press conference to announce their partnership in a new national student-success project dedicated to eliminating equity gaps by 2030. The national project will help a greater number of students from historically underserved populations, including students of color, in the Southeastern Pennsylvania region graduate from college.
SPEAKERS:
- Acting Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Postsecondary and Higher Education Dr. Tanya I. Garcia.
- President of Delaware County Community College Dr. L. Joy Gates Black
- President of West Chester University Dr. Christopher M. Fiorentino
- Superintendent of William Penn School District Dr. Eric J. Becoats
- Penn Wood High School Student
- Vice President of Partnerships at EAB Tom Sugar (Washington, D.C.)
DATE: Wednesday, September 15, 2021
TIME: 4-5 p.m.
LOCATION: Penn Wood High School (Auditorium), 100 Green Avenue, Lansdowne, PA
CONTACTS: Nancy Gainer/WCU (484.888.2611) & Anthony Twyman/DCCC (610-425-0805)
Frances Hodges Burnett’s 1911 novel The Secret Garden has been a gateway to gardening for generations of readers. Revealing both the magical metamorphosis of hidden spaces and the transformational aspects of nurturing nature, the novel inspires us to re-examine the latent possibilities of places and people. Join us to explore secret gardens and garden secrets through a series of talks and walks with experts and authors from the fields of horticulture, landscape architecture, and horticulture therapy. $125; $100 for Winterthur and Delaware Museum of Natural History members. A few spots are available at a reduced rate for students of landscape architecture, horticulture, public horticulture, and related fields.
Details and registration link:
https://wcuconfservices.ticketleap.com/devongilfillian/details
Devon Gilfillian in Concert
FREE (but registration is required as seating is limited)
Friday, September 17
8 PM — 9:30 PM
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
Philips Memorial Building
700 S High Street, West Chester, PA 19382
Masks required indoors
West Chester University alum Devon Gilfillian ’13 returns to campus with his Grammy-nominated album Black Hole Rainbow for a free concert to kick off WCU’s 150th anniversary celebration.
Doors open at 7 PM. Due to expected demand, seats will not be guaranteed after 7:45 PM.
*All faculty, staff, students, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth when indoors. Face masks may be worn when outdoors, but it is not an obligation of this policy notice. Mask and COVID-19 safety measures at West Chester University will continue to be updated at the link below.
https://www.wcupa.edu/news_updates/moreDetails.aspx?NewsID=1598
Chester County Art Walk |
The Chester County Art Association is excited to be partnering with East Goshen Township Parks & Recreation to bring the Chester County Art Walk to the community on September 18th, 2021 from 10 AM-2 PM! The event will be held at the East Goshen Township Building and feature 30+ artist vendors, community partners, food and music.
We look forward to seeing you there for a fun day celebrating the arts in our community!
Questions? Email [email protected]
America’s number one Frankie Valli tribute show, Let’s Hang On! is headlining at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Saturday, September 18 at 8 PM to perform some of the best music of the 1960s.
As the premier Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons act, their show has grown to a full-blown stage production with four amazing performers and an energized four-piece band, performing such hits as “December 1963,” “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Walk Like a Man,” and many others.
By combining spot-on vocals and crisp choreography, Let’s Hang On! is renowned for preserving the sound, look, and style of Frankie Valli’s legendary band The Four Seasons. In addition to playing all the classics in The Four Seasons’ catalogue, they also pay homage to Jersey Boys on Broadway, the Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning musical hit.
“Let’s Hang On!’s performances feature classic, nostalgic music that brings back fond memories for most people; often happier, and much easier times,” said April Evans, executive director of Uptown!. “We are all so excited for their upcoming show to transport us back to the golden age of the 60s.”
The Let’s Hang On! show is just one of many exciting performances scheduled for September at the Uptown! including KASHMIR: Tribute To Led Zeppelin (Sept. 24), and Into The Mystic: Tribute To Van Morrison (Sept. 30).
Tickets for Uptown! Knauer PAC: Let’s Hang On! can be purchased here:
https://secure.uptownwestchester.org/52/53.
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 Center features 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.
Unionville High School has partnered with Chester County Health Department again this year to serve as a community flu vaccine clinic. The Unionville Flu Clinic will take place on Thursday, September 23 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Unionville High School. All families and members of the community are encouraged to attend and receive a flu vaccine from the Health Department.
If you wish to participate, you must REGISTER HERE.
Once registered, please print and complete the vaccine consent form and bring it with you when you arrive for your vaccine on September 23. Individuals with private health insurance should bring their cards for billing. For those without insurance or with insurance that does not cover the flu vaccine, a regular 4-strain flu shot will be provided at no cost. Children with Medical Assistance insurance plans will also receive the vaccination at no cost. For more information about the clinic, available vaccines, insurance, cost, and what to expect, please visit www.chesco.org/flu
If you or a loved one is approaching the age when Medicare will be important to you, come to one of our Virtual Medicare 101 sessions on Zoom and find out what Medicare is all about. Medicare 101 presentations explain the basics of Medicare A, B, C, and D. The sessions are designed to take the mystery out of Medicare. This workshop will be taught by an Apprise counselor. Apprise is the free health insurance counseling program designed to help older Pennsylvanians with Medicare. Counselors are specially trained staff and volunteers.
Register here and the Zoom link will be emailed to you.
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!
Come out for an evening of film, fun, and celebrating the environment! Hosted by Trail Creek Outfitters, the Wild & Scenic Film Festival is an annual event that showcases environmental short films and documentaries. This year, the festival is going hybrid with an in-person screening and virtual option.
The outdoor film festival event will include our 90-minute film program, live music by The Late Ambitions, and entries into a raffle. VIP Tickets include reserved seating and a boxed dinner (meat and vegan options available.) BYOB and a packed meal are encouraged. Low beach chairs, lawn chairs, and blankets are encouraged. Dogs on leash are welcome. Rain date is October 1st.
A virtual screening option is also available. Virtual tickets give access to the full 90-minute film program for up to five (5) days after the scheduled event.
All proceeds are benefiting The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County, Stroud Water Research Center, and Brandywine Red Clay Alliance.
Ponds Edge Community Yard Sale.
Sporting equipment, adult and children clothing, electronics, paintings, furniture, household goods, vintage Blu Ray and Rock CD collection, lighting fixtures, shop tools, first edition books, collectibles, toys
Eleventh annual Downingtown FallFest will have more than 170 vendors and expects to attract thousands of visitors
Event takes place September 26 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
he Eleventh Annual Downingtown FallFest presented by the Downingtown-Thorndale Regional Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Victory Brewing Company and the Borough of Downingtown will be held Sunday, September 26th from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.
FallFest brings thousands of visitors to the borough in search of great food, crafts, music and the Victory Brewing beer garden.
“This will be one of our best FallFests, with more than 170 vendors registered to participate. Again this year, our vendor layout will utilize both Green Street and Pennsylvania Avenue. This layout, while great for vendors and guests alike, showcases both the open-space and retail aspects that make Downingtown such a great place to live and work,” said Patti McComsey, president of the chamber. About 5,000 to 7,000 visitors are expected to attend.
Food vendors will include Downingtown’s Victory Brewing along with Southbound BBQ, the Nacho Depot, Foltz’s Food Truck, Race to Taste Curbside Grill, Holy Smoked Meats, 22 BBQ, Mid-Atlantic Foods and more. Desserts will be served by Dia Doce, Kona Ice, Rita’s and Nothing Bundt Cakes.
Bands will be playing in the Victory Beer Garden.
“FallFest would not be possible without the Chamber Board of Directors and our FallFest Committee, who put in countless hours to make this annual festival a great success,” said Steve Plaugher, executive director at the chamber. “Our sponsors really stepped up this year to help us bring an excellent event to the community.”
The sponsors are: Platinum - Colonial Hyundai of Downingtown and Rothman Orthopaedics. Gold Sponsor – Miller’s Insurance Agency. Bronze Sponsors - The DiMatteo Agency, Henry J. Thomas VFW Post 845, DiBiase Heating & Cooling, and TruMark Financial.
The Chamber’s annual sponsors are: Brandywine Hospital/Tower Health, Franklin Mint FCU, Citadel, The Wright Agency, Valocchi & Fischer, and Jeff D’Ambrosio – Destination Downingtown.
Additional information and a complete list of vendors, sponsors and parking locations can be found at www.downingtownfallfest.com. For questions, contact Plaugher at the Chamber of Commerce office at 610-269-1523 or email [email protected].
Tuesday, September 28, 10 AM
PREVIEW POLICY
We welcome you back for open previews on Friday, September 24th and Monday, September 27th from 10 AM - 4 PM
Pick-ups remain by appointment only
William Bunch Auctions
1 Hillman Drive
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
610-558-1800
Art Stroll Kennett Square
https://historickennettsquare.com/
Art Loop Wilmington
First Friday West Chester
Concord Crossing Homeowners Association is holding a yard sale at Concord Crossing — Naamans Creek and Shavertown roads — on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The rain date is Sunday, Oct. 3.
Using artifacts, pictures, and filmed interviews, this exhibit tells the inspiring story of the Tuskegee Airmen, World War II's "Red Tail Angels."
Book & memorabilia signing with members of the Tuskegee Airmen and their families on 10/2 at 12:00 PM.
Exhibit included in museum admission and free for members
Webpage: http://www.ccarts.org/artisans-show/
CCArts transforms outdoor field into a marketplace of fine handcrafted gifts & delicious food once a month to support local artists and food vendors.
The Center for the Creative Arts launches a monthly outdoor market on Sunday, May 2, 2021 11am-3pm. “It is our hope that this farmers market meets artisan show will become a community gathering place that nourishes people’s bodies and spirits with food and art,” says Jennifer Hartz, CCArts Program Director and Market Coordinator. “When Jennifer brought this idea to one of our staff meetings, I was really excited to support it. We have heard from so many of our working artist colleagues that 2020 and the beginning of 2021 has been a difficult time since so many shows have been cancelled,” stated Melissa Paolercio CCArts Executive Director. “Art shows and craft fairs are a huge revenue driver for so many local artists. We knew we wanted to do our part to support them and what better way to invite our community back to campus then with a socially-distanced outdoor event.”
“The majority of the vendors are Delaware-based and will be selling handmade fine art and crafts including ceramics, jewelry, felting, turned wood, painting and more. There will also be food vendors selling baked goods and local honey,” says Hartz.
Artists include: Stephanie Atkins (Mink’s Signature Foods & Desserts), Elisabeth Bard, Zachary Bloom (Zachary Bloom Jewelry Designs), Damaris Colon (London Rock Art), Sue Ann Cox (The Fairy Potter), Christina Fabris and Joseph Csoltko (Iris and Callisto’s Apiary), Pam Horstmann (Painted Threads), Bethann C. Kelleher (BBK Ceramics), Becki Mott-Lynn (Flossie’s Umbrella), Stephanie Przybylek (Creative Animal), Valerie Walton (Val Walton Art), Abe & Bonnie Warren (Handcrafted by Abraham Warren), Patricia Whitman (Links and Pearls). The Center for the Creative Arts (CCARTS) is located at 410 Upper Snuff Mill Row and Rt. 82, Yorklyn, DE. For more information about CCArts, visit the website at www.ccarts.org, or call the center at 302-239-2434.
CCArts has been offering classes in the fine and performing arts for over 40 years as well as art exhibits, community celebrations and the popular Yorklyn Live: Open Mic Night. The summer program serves 800 or more children over ten weeks each year and offers scholarships to children in need. This program is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com
"America's Mental Health Madness"
with guest speaker Pete Earley, nationally known journalist & author
Pete will use his personal experiences trying to help his adult son after a psychotic break to expose what works and doesn’t in our mental health care system. He will explain why jails and prisons have replaced our mental asylums, why this is wrong, and what eventually helped his son fully recover after being arrested, tasered by police, and years of hospitalizations. An inspirational journey from despair to triumph.
The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall
700 South High Street at University Avenue
West Chester, PA 19383
Free parking will be available in the M Lots and inside Matlack Parking Garage.
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Create a unique handmade work of art in this workshop for adults.
In-person, limited seating, mask-wearing, and hand sanitizing encouraged
Discover the artist within through the process of painting with wool. Choose from several wool paintings and receive step-by-step instruction in creating your own beautiful wool painting. Working with wool is a meditative process with therapeutic effects where small motor skills exercise, calm down, and relax the nervous system. Artist Maryia G, of Mara Effects, leads you in all steps and helps you finish this colorful artwork so it's framed and ready to hang at the end of the class. Please choose from our selections and you can tell us which flower you want to create in the comments when you register.
Back in Black: The Ultimate AC/DC Tribute Show is headlining at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 N. High St., West Chester, PA) Friday,October 8 at 8 PM, bringing AC/DC’s classic set list back to the stage for a bona fide rock and roll experience.
Formed in 1990 and hailed as the “True AC/DC Experience,” Back in Black transcends the world of tribute performances by fully embodying the look, sound and ideals of AC/DC. Now, more than 30 years later, Back in Black is still making waves in the world of tribute performances, playing more than 80 songs from the iconic band’s catalog.
Back in Black’s dedication to authenticity is exemplified by their attention to detail and high-energy performances. Their professional sound, production and song replication have established them as one of the leading AC/DC tribute bands in the industry today.
“Back in Black truly embodies the rock and roll experience,”said April Evans, executive director of Uptown!. “Fans from across generations enjoy AC/DC’s music, which is sure to rock Uptown! Friday night.”
Back in Black’s show is just one of many exciting upcoming performances at Uptown! including The Bill Withers Project: Re-Imagined (Oct. 9), Comedy Explosion (Oct.15), and Studio Two Early Beatles Tribute (Oct. 16).
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.
Visit artists working in their studios and purchase fine art at Heron Crest Studios and 2 New Road Road. Enjoy fun family activities at Rockdale Art Center and Rockdale Music.
Learn more about participating organizations and locations at rockdaleartsdistrict.com
Featuring a conversation with Nettie Washington Douglass and Paul Oakley Stovall moderated by Karen Curry, followed by announcement and screening of the winning film and interview with the filmmaker.
Nettie Washington Douglass is the great-great-granddaughter of Frederick Douglass and the great-granddaughter of Booker T. Washington. She is the cofounder and chairwoman of the Frederick Douglass Family Initiative, an organization that promotes racial equity and social justice.
Paul Oakley Stovall is currently playing George Washington in the national tour of Hamilton. He is working on a song cycle about Frederick Douglass's experience in Ireland and has collaborated with the Irish Institute for Music and Song.
Tickets are free but advance registration is required.
Announcing the Winner of American INSIGHT'S 2021 Film Festival - Footsteps in the Wind
Footsteps in the Wind is an animated short film to Sting’s song “Inshallah.” Based on the harsh and intense reality of refugees around the world, this film is a narrative journey told through the eyes of children who never give up on their dreams.
Masks are required in Sykes Student Union.
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Chadds Ford Historic Society Presents The Great Pumpkin Carve 2021 Thursday, October 14th & Friday, October 15th, 4pm - 9pm Saturday, October 16th, 3pm - 9pm
Join us at the Chadds Ford Historical Society for a three-day Great Pumpkin Carve where over 70 giant pumpkins are carved by local artists on Thursday and will be lit and displayed on Friday & Saturday. Enjoy all three nights, a 'kid friendly' haunted trail, raffle prizes, food, local craft beer and wine. http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org
Tickets:$15 for adults 18 and older, $5 for children ages 7 to 17 |
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Chadds Ford Historic Society Presents The Great Pumpkin Carve 2021 Thursday, October 14th & Friday, October 15th, 4pm - 9pm Saturday, October 16th, 3pm - 9pm
Join us at the Chadds Ford Historical Society for a three-day Great Pumpkin Carve where over 70 giant pumpkins are carved by local artists on Thursday and will be lit and displayed on Friday & Saturday. Enjoy all three nights, a 'kid friendly' haunted trail, raffle prizes, food, local craft beer and wine. http://www.chaddsfordhistory.org
Tickets:$15 for adults 18 and older, $5 for children ages 7 to 17 |
Def Comedy Jam’s Barry Naylor and Ms. Darkchild Host “Comedy Explosion” featuring comedians Jonas Barnes, Rob Maher and Freddie Ricks
Three of the country’s hottest comics- Jonas Barnes, Rob Maher and Freddie Ricks- are headlining Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center’s Comedy Explosion event on Friday, October 15 at 8 PM.
Based out of New York City, Barnes has written for Comedy Central’s roast of Bruce Willis and has been featured on Sirius XM’s Fight Club and Busted Open podcasts in addition to hosting his own. Born homeless in Oregon, Barnes has the ability to find humor in both the dark and light sides of his life.
Joining the stage is Maher who recently released his Dry Bar Comedy Special, “You Can Make It Here.” He is a semi-finalist in Comedy Central’s “Up Next” competition and has starred in an episode of Kevin Hart’s Comedy Central show, “Hart of the City.” Maher has also performed across the globe for the military, performing in 17 countries including Afghanistan, Japan, South Korea, Turkey, Greece and Italy.
Comedian, writer and actor, Ricks recognized his gift early on by gathering crowds in his hometown of the Bronx and impersonating characters he saw on television and in everyday life. He has been featured on BET’s “ComicView,” Def Comedy Jam, “The Apollo Comedy Hour” and “It’s Showtime at the Apollo.” Ricks has also appeared in the motion pictures, “Shaft” and “Baby Boy.”
“Comedy Explosion is sure to bring the audience laugh after laugh,” said April Evans, executive director of Uptown!. “These three comedians have performed on some of the country’s biggest stages, and we’re thrilled that they’ll be adding the Uptown! stage to that list.”
Def Comedy Jam’s Barry Naylor and Ms. Darkchild will host the event. Tickets can be purchased at: secure.uptownwestchester.org/2614/2616.
About Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center
Established in 2017, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center features 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.
On October 16, 2021, the Philadelphia area Autism Speaks Walk is back, and better than ever!
In addition to coming together in person to help create a world where all people with autism can reach their full potential, the Walk will retain the fun, remote-participation options introduced last year. Your safety is our priority — and no matter how you choose to participate, your support will be recognized and celebrated. Our community is stronger together, and we can’t wait to celebrate one another and the amazing impact we are making together for people with autism and their families. Whether near or far, let’s rally together on Walk day!
Join us on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, PA. Register here: ACT.AutismSpeaks.org/Philadelphia
Schedule:
8:30 am – Registration opens
10:00 am – Opening Ceremony
10:15 am – Walk begins
Noon – Event concludes
