Chester County Studio Tour
Saturday May 20, 2017 from 10 AM to 6 PM
The eighth Chester County Studio Tour will take place on Saturday May 20th from 10-6 PM, and Sunday May 21st from 11-5 PM.
The Chester County Studio Tour was created to promote regional artists and contribute to the cultural vitality of Chester County, by presenting original and diverse artwork in creative working studio settings. 179 artists in different mediums such as painting, sculpture, jewelry, photography, clay, glass, paper and fiber will showcase their work in 72 studios across Chester County. Many studios on the Tour will feature works-in-progress and artist demonstrations.
We invite art enthusiasts and the curious to experience a rare glimpse into the variety of outstanding art of Chester County as these professional artists exhibit their work during this unique and intimate two-day event. All the artists will be on hand to talk about their work and meet buyers and browsers alike. Whether this is your first time buying art or you are a seasoned collector, this tour has something for everyone, in a wide range of mediums and prices.
Visitors are encouraged to design their own self-guided tour with the catalogue and map, which can be downloaded from www.ChesterCountyStudioTour.com. You can start with the studio closest to you, or anywhere you like, by using the convenient map which has been graciously sponsored by FIG Industries, and our website. In addition, Tolsdorf Oil Lube Express has designed routes that will guide your travels across the county, allowing you to enjoy the view and selected studios.
We are continuing the well-known “County Collector Series.” Otto’s Mini & Otto’s BMW sponsors this opportunity to collect an original framed 6” x 6” piece of art for the special pricing of $75. Our two-dimensional artists have created an original work of art in a simple and elegant 6” x 6” frame, and our three-dimensional artists have also created special pieces for this Collector Series. A photo of each work in this series is included in our catalogue and may also be seen on the website.
The Chester County Studio Tour was created by Jeff Schaller, painter and tour organizer, and is in its eighth year as a successful and much anticipated event.
Free and open to the public. Please visit website www.chestercountystudiotour.com for map, artists and studio listings and for catalogue. Handicapped accessible studios are marked on the studio pages in the catalogue and on the website. Please email [email protected] or call 610.942.9629 for further information.
Sunday May 21, 2016 from 11 AM to 5 PM
www.chestercountystudiotour.com
contact: Jeff Schaller
610.942.9629
Join us each month as we explore historic skills and trades with our "History at Work" demonstration series.
April 29: "Dairying"
May 20: "Potash & Soap Making"
June 24: "Woodturning"
July 29: "Coopering"
August 12: "Papermaking"
September 30: "Baking Ship Bread"
October 28: "Candlemaking"
All ages; FREE.
Public Archaeology Days invite volunteers to assist our professional archaeologists with site excavation, artifact screening and care. Public Archaeology Days currently center on the tailrace of the 1704 Grist Mill and the Archive, formerly a mid-eighteenth century general store.
No registration is required. Free to the public and open to all ages.
Kendal~Crosslands Communities’ is hosting the first ever Senior Health Fest, Saturday, May 20th from 11 am – 2 pm. It will be held at their Crossland’s campus location at 1660 East Street Road in Kennett Square. “We are happy to host a wonderful program that will benefit the larger community”, says Phil DeBaun, Chief Executive Officer. “This program demonstrates our commitment to our neighbors and friends in Chester County for the trust they place in us in regard to senior health information and we are more than happy to provide it”, says DeBaun.
The ‘fest’ will feature lectures on several senior related topics and local area community organizations will be on hand as well ‘expo style’ providing important senior related information. There will be other health related benefits such as: guided bird and public garden walks and short hikes on the 500 acre campus. There will be Yoga and TaiChi demonstrations, chair massages, a safe med drop staffed by the local police department, a free shredder truck, an ambulance view, face painting for children, and more! “This event is rain or shine, but, let’s hope for a nice warm sunny day”, says Michele Berardi, Director of Community Outreach”. “A ‘fest’ wouldn’t be complete without refreshments, music, tents, and balloons”, says Berardi.
For more information on the lecture information, the schedule of events, as well as additional information, feel free to visit their website at www.kcc.kendal.org/events. Or visit their facebook page at www.facebook.com/KendalCrosslands for up to date event information.
Kendal~Crosslands is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offering independent living cottages and apartments, personal care, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation services all on one campus. Both locations, Kendal at Longwood and Crosslands share a common border on over a 500-acre arboretum campus.
Saturday, May 20 from 11 AM – 7 PM
and Sunday, May 21 from 11 AM – 6 PM
Food trucks are taking over Chaddsford for a weekend-long throw down, and you get to be the judge!
Explore a wide-variety of food truck fare, sip locally-produced wine, and enjoy live music at the Spring Food Truck Competition.
Admission is free and all wine and food purchases are pay-as-you-go.
Each visitor will receive one ticket to vote for their favorite truck, and a winner will be announced at the end of each day.
Don’t forget to treat yourself to a wine tasting experience — either our Traditional Tasting ($10) featuring tried and true Chaddsford favorites, or a Reserve Tasting ($20) showcasing our limited-release, small-batch wines paired with artisanal treats.
It’s sure to be an absolute wine and food truck frenzy!
They're back! This is a fun show with wildly inventive ART created by the TRASHY WOMEN! Don't throw away that old lamp, let the Trashies upcycle it into unique creations.
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Wilson Vineyard Gallery at Wayvine Winery & Vineyard 4374 Forge Rd Nottingham, PA 19362 |
Concerned residents and business owners will meet on Monday, May 22, at 7 p.m. for a Chadds Ford Town Hall meeting at the Chadds Ford Township municipal building on Route 1 to learn more about the proposed 190,000-square-foot Pettinaro development at Ridge Road and Route 202 that affects residences and businesses in Chadds Ford and Concord Townships as well as all drivers who travel the Route 202 corridor.
Hope Explored course
- What: If you could ask God one question, what would it be? Everyone is looking for lasting hope in a chaotic world. Why does life often feel hopeless? What is hope and where is it found? You're invited to join an informal 7-week course called Hope Explored which offers you time to consider life's big questions and a forum to ask your own. A meal and childcare are provided each week.
- Where: Garnet Valley Elementary School (LGI Room)
- When: Wednesdays 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Starts April 26th and runs 7 weeks through June 7th.
- Why: In the age of social media, it often seems impossible to have a civil conversation. Hope Explored is a place where people from all backgrounds, religious and irreligious, can have real conversations about the big questions of life.
- How: The entire course is offered free as a gift to you and your family. All you need to do is register at http://explorehopechurch.org/hope-explored
- About us: Hope Presbyterian is a new gospel-centered church coming to the Garnet Valley/Chadds Ford area. Learn more at ExploreHopeChurch.org.
Pastor William C. Stern
Church Planter
Hope Presbyterian Church
explorehopechurch.org
Garnet Valley/Chadds Ford
(610) 715-7492
| What better way to celebrate National Wine Day than with a FREE wine tasting at Chaddsford?! Offered from 12-5:30pm on Thursday, May 25. |
Lecture Series with the Winemaker
Thursday, May 25 from 6-7pm
Award winning winemaker, Virginia Mitchell will lead the Wine Tasting II course. Teaching you how to taste wine like a pro!
$25 per person which includes a glass of Galer Estate wine
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46th Annual Antiques Show at the Brandywine River Museum of Art
Saturday, May 27, 2017 to Monday, May 29, 2017, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
$18 admission
Fine antiques including furniture, rugs, porcelain, needlework and much more from distinguished dealers from the mid-Atlantic and beyond will be on sale. Proceeds from this annual fundraising event benefit the Museum Volunteers’ Purchase Fund, and Art Education and Programming.
Visit http://www.brandywine.org/museum/events/46th-annual-antiques-show for more information and for the list of exhibitors.
Saturday, May 27 from 11 AM - 7 PM,
Sunday, May 28 from 11 AM - 6 PM,
and Monday, May 29 from 11 AM to 6 PM
It’s the unofficial start of summer, and we’ll be rocking at the Winery all weekend long!
Back-to-back bands and local food trucks will be onsite to help us celebrate.
It’ll be a fun-filled, three-day weekend of wine, food, music, and fun!
Admission to the festival is free, and all wine and food purchases are pay-as-you-go.
New in 2017! Join us for a Memorial Day Tasting + Vineyard Tour on Monday, May 29 from 1-3 PM. Click here for full details!
Live Music Line Up:
- Saturday: Hake and Jarema from 12-3pm
- Saturday: Revolution Heroes from 3:30-6:30pm
- Sunday: Roger Girke from 3-6pm
- Monday: The Little Red Rooster Blues Band from 3-6pm
Food Truck Schedule:
- Saturday-Monday: M & M Catering
Also, Pierson Geoffrey’s Cigars will be onsite Saturday + Sunday!
Please note:
- This event is rain or shine.
- Admission for children is free if accompanied by an adult (21 or over). Chaddsford Winery reserves the right to refuse entry to any individual not accompanied by an adult.
- Seating at the Winery is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or folding chairs to guarantee comfortable seating on the grounds.
- No outside alcohol permitted.
Join Newlin's staff naturalist for an afternoon of exciting environmental activities. Look for the pop-up naturalist tent in different parts of the park and discover the plants and animals that call Newlin home. While specific activities will vary by theme, you can expect to find interactive demonstrations, live specimens, games and crafts, and fun for the whole family!
In 2017, our naturalist will pop-up from 1pm to 5pm on the following Saturdays:
April 29: Animal Tracks
May 27: Fabulous Forests
June 24: Pond Life
July 29: Reptiles & Amphibians
August 26: Water, Water, Everywhere
September 30: Bird Migrations
October 28: Camouflage
The Pop-Up Naturalist Program is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.
For more information, please email [email protected] or call 610.459.2359.
Fanfare and Fountains
May 28
9:15 pm
Our season of celebration begins with a musical tour de force inspired by the beauty, grandeur, and fabulous effects of our Main Fountain Garden. From the majestic Fanfare for the Common Man, to Etta James’s iconic At Last, to the driving Firebird finale, this is a showstopper befitting our fountains’ grand return.
Star Spangled Spectacular
July 2
9:15 pm
Well-known patriotic music abounds as we celebrate America. The show begins with The Olympic Fanfare, followed by Victory at Sea, The Colonel Bogey March, The Winds of War, King’s Row, an Armed Forces Medley, The Stars & Stripes, and ends with an exhilarating finale.
A Night at the Movies
July 22
9:15 pm
Relive favorite movie music classics in this rousing salute to the silver screen. From the stirring James Bond theme, to favorites from ET The Extra-Terrestrial, Back to the Future, and The Pink Panther, to a climatic ending from Star Wars, movie—and music—lovers of all ages will relish this show.
Divas of Dance
August 12
9:15 pm
Hold on to your seat during this high-energy show featuring hits from an eclectic mix of popular artists including Katy Perry, Madonna, Ariana Grade, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus and more.
Pictures at a Fountain Exhibition
September 2
8:15 pm
Select movements from Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky’s timeless works Boris Godunov, Night on Bald Mountain, and Pictures at an Exhibition are the basis for this soaring and emotional classical show.
Over the Rainbow
September 16
8:15 pm
Travel with Dorothy from her Kansas home to the world of Oz in this dazzling show featuring well-loved tunes from the classic story The Wizard of Oz.
Ticketing Information
Tickets for Fireworks & Fountains Shows go on sale May 1 at 10:00 am at longwoodgardens.org. Admission is by advance-sale ticket only and tickets are limited. Fireworks & Fountains tickets include all-day admission to the Gardens. Blankets are not permitted. Guests can select from two ticketing options: Lawn Seating and Reserved Seating.
Lawn Seating
Bring your own chair to the show. Chairs may be set up beginning at 5:30 pm. Line forms at 4:30 pm. Tickets are $42 ages 19 & over, and $22 for ages 18 & under; $38 for Members ages 19 & over, and $34 for Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members 19 & over, $20 for Members ages 18 & under, and $18 for Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members 18 & under.
Reserved Seating
No need to bring your chair or wait in line! Reserved seating allows you to select your seat when you purchase your ticket, then arrive to your chair already placed and waiting for you. Tickets are $50 for all ages, $45 for Members, and $40 for Gardens Preferred and Gardens Premium Members.
Since 1980, nearly half a million guests have enjoyed Longwood’s infamous Fireworks & Fountains Shows that dazzle guests with breathtaking grandeur. For more information, visit www.longwoodgardens.org. Special group rates for 15 or more people are available. Shows are rain or shine. A decision to delay or postpone under severe weather conditions is made normally 15 minutes prior to show time, based on local weather conditions at Longwood.
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 1,077 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, through programming that includes exhibitions, musical performances by leading artists, renowned horticulture education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship and community engagement.
Longwood Gardens is on US Route 1 near Kennett Square, PA, 30 miles west of Philadelphia. Admission is $23 for adults; $20 for seniors (age 62+); $13 for students (ages 5–18 or with valid student ID) and free ages 4 and under. Group rates available. Details at www.longwoodgardens.org.
Hope Explored course
- What: If you could ask God one question, what would it be? Everyone is looking for lasting hope in a chaotic world. Why does life often feel hopeless? What is hope and where is it found? You're invited to join an informal 7-week course called Hope Explored which offers you time to consider life's big questions and a forum to ask your own. A meal and childcare are provided each week.
- Where: Garnet Valley Elementary School (LGI Room)
- When: Wednesdays 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Starts April 26th and runs 7 weeks through June 7th.
- Why: In the age of social media, it often seems impossible to have a civil conversation. Hope Explored is a place where people from all backgrounds, religious and irreligious, can have real conversations about the big questions of life.
- How: The entire course is offered free as a gift to you and your family. All you need to do is register at http://explorehopechurch.org/hope-explored
- About us: Hope Presbyterian is a new gospel-centered church coming to the Garnet Valley/Chadds Ford area. Learn more at ExploreHopeChurch.org.
Pastor William C. Stern
Church Planter
Hope Presbyterian Church
explorehopechurch.org
Garnet Valley/Chadds Ford
(610) 715-7492
Unveiling of the first ever permanent art installation in Kennett Square in the alley off Genesis formally the space for the large kiosk. This large steel forged and welded sculpture is entitled "Kennett Squared" and is by Rob Sigafoos. Rob has been working with the committees of the borough council and Historic Kennett Square for almost a year to bring this sculpture to life in downtown Kennett. Let's hope this is the first of many art installations to come in Kennett Square!
2017 Bayard Taylor Home & Garden Tour
Saturday, June 3, 10 AM to 4PM
The ever-popular Bayard Taylor Home & Garden Tour, benefiting the library’s Children’s Programs and Adult Literacy, will be held on Saturday, June 3, from 10 to 4. This year’s tour, “It’s All About the View,” will explore the Unionville area known for its horse farms, equestrian sports and stunning views of the rolling hills of Chester County.
Among houses on this year’s tour are two ‘sister houses’ of Nancy Penn Smith Hannum and Averell Penn Smith Walker. For 58 years, Mrs. Hannum served as the Master of Mr.Stewart’s Cheshire Foxhounds. Both houses are still owned by family members and are full of memorabilia of the Hunt. At another location visitors can visit the Unionville Academy, once attended by Kennett Library namesake, Bayard Taylor.
Other historic homes open for viewing have been updated to accommodate modern lifestyles while retaining an English countryside feel. Tour goers will see some amazing architecture, home décor and artwork.
Visitors will also be able to sample food and beverages from local restaurants and merchants. In addition, local plein air artists will be painting in some of the gardens.
- Tickets for the tour are $40 and may be purchased beginning May 1
- Online at www.kennettpubliclibrary.org
- In person at the library
- Phone (610) 444-2702 for more information
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Join us as we celebrate National Trails Day with a variety of activities designed to keep our trails in top working order! Volunteers will assist with a variety of trail maintenance projects, including trail building, repair, and beautification. This is a great day for any families, scout troops, community groups, or individuals looking to spend a morning in the great outdoors.
Pre-registration is required to make sure that we have enough equipment for everyone!
Please contact us at 610-459-2359 or email [email protected].
On Saturday June 3, the big art event is at Scarlett Thicket Farm, from 2 to 7 p.m. This beautiful show is hosted by Peter Welling in his iconic Chester County Barn, and curated by sculptor Stan Smokler. Guest artists include: Dennis Beach, Katee Boyle, Dev Devereux, Graham Dougherty, Lele Galer, Gerald Harris, Frances Roosevelt, Stan Smokler, Vicki Vinton and Peter Willard.
Scarlett Thicket Farm is located just off Route 82 and 926, at 284 West Street Road in Kennett Square. This art show and party is now open free to the public, and is a real treat for the for visitors and artists alike.
Open House Marlborough Meeting
Our open house will consist of a number of talks and discussions on Quakerism, as well as a brief taste of traditional silent worship. You are welcome to come for all or any part of the schedule below:
- 2:30 Introduction to Quakerism: A short history and common misconceptions of Quakerism. The focus will be on questions and answers from the audience.
- 3:00 Panel of Friends on their experience with Quakerism:
- 4:00 Doug Gwyn will speak on The Quaker View of the Christian Revelation.
- 5:00 Brief Meeting for Worship
- 5:10 Break and fellowship
- 5:30 Dinner
- 7:00 Public Meeting for Worship
Public Meeting
The Public Meeting will be a silent (unprogrammed) Quaker Meeting for Worship. We will wait in the silence for the presence of the Holy Spirit. There will be no sermon, but there may be Ministry. This Ministry occurs when someone, receiving a message from the Holy Spirit, stands and speaks the message out loud. It is spontaneous, not planned in advance.
This Public Meeting differs slightly from most Meetings for Worship in that we have invited a number of individuals who are known as Recorded Ministers. These are not Ministers as one might find in other denominations. Rather, they are Quakers who have been recognized by their community as having a Gift of Ministry. That is, they are known for effectively receiving and speaking messages in a Meeting for Worship. They may sit on the “facing benches” but this is not a reflection of greater importance. It simply addresses a practical matter of allowing their messages to be better heard.
There is no guarantee that any of the Ministers will speak. In fact, the Holy Spirit can anoint anyone. All participants in a Meeting for Worship, whether longtime Quakers or first-time-attenders, must listen closely for the Still Small Voice. Anyone hearing this voice has a responsibility to stand and speak the words they have been given.
Doug Gwyn
Doug Gwyn grew up in the pastoral stream of Friends in Indiana. After experiencing a call to ministry in 1968, he attended Union Theological Seminary in New York City, where he began to know unprogrammed Friends better. His training in biblical studies has informed his research and writing on early Friends and on current issues among Friends today. Doug has coined the term “bispiritual” to describe Friends like himself who are engaged and nurtured by both pastoral and unprogrammed Friends, in different ways. After serving as a Friends pastor in Maine, Doug is currently a Friend in Residence at Pendle Hill..
The Friends Folk Club is proud to announce a return performance by singer Jen Chapin, on Saturday, June 3rd at 7:30 pm
Jen Chapin's music is urban folk soul -- story songs that search for community and shared meaning, powered by the funk and improvisation of the city. Critics have hailed her work as "brilliant.. soulfully poetic" (NPR), "thoughtful.. worth-savoring" (People), "addictive" (Boston Globe), "smart, observant, lyrically deft, politically aware and emotionally intuitive" (Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel). JazzTimes has called her "a first-rate storyteller" while Relix regards her as "one of the freshest voices singing today." Not at all surprising from the daughter of Harry Chapin, a master musical storyteller. Jen has been featured on “Late Nite with Conan O’Brien”, NPR’s Mountain Stage and WoodSongs Old-Time Radio Hour, Sirius Satellite’s The Loft with Mike Marrone and Mary Sue Twohy’s The Village, been honored by the USA Songwriting Competition, has performed on stage with Bruce Springsteen, and has opened up for Bruce Hornsby, Smokey Robinson, and the Neville Brothers.
Jen Chapin (Vocals), Stephan Crump (Bass), Jamie Fox (Guitar)
Here is one of Jen's music videos..."Go Away"
http://www.americansongwriter.com/2013/05/video-premiere-jen-chapin-go-away/
Tickets are $15, and will be available at the door. Children 12 and under are free. Refreshments are available at a reasonable price. Doors will open at 7:00 PM, and concert will start at 7:30 PM. The Oxford Meetinghouse is located at 260 S. 3rd St, Oxford, PA. For more information call: 610-869-8076. Email: [email protected] or visit www.jenchapin.com
Come visit the best (and loved) little concert series in Southern Chester County for over 20 years.
The Friends Folk Club is an all volunteer-community run concert series. Proceeds benefit the Oxford Friends Meetinghouse
The Oxford Friends Meeting is a century old Quaker Meetinghouse with great acoustics, no bad seats, and that “spiritual vibe” only a historic space provides.
Author, teacher, and designer Claire Shaeffer takes us through the process of authenticating a true Chanel suit. $10 per Winterthur Member. $15 per nonmember. Reservations encouraged. Purchase tickets online, or call 800.448.3883.
MUSIC AT THE MILL
Concert ~ Food ~ Fun ~ History
A fun afternoon of music, food, and fun for the whole family will take place at The Mill at Anselma on Sunday, June 4, 2017, from 3 to 7 pm. Three local bands with wide audience appeal will play over the course of the afternoon/evening. These include Good 2 Go, Caroline Reese and the Drifting Fifth, and Singles Going Steady.
Although The Mill will be closed to general admissions that day, event attendees are invited to tour the mill, watch a milling demonstration, enjoy delicious food and drink, and listen to some great music. What a perfect way to begin the summer! Admission to Music at The Mill, including music, food and beverages, is $35 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under until May 22nd. Tickets purchased after May 22nd are $40 for adults, and $17 for children 12 and under. An alternative local venue has been designated in case of rain. All proceeds will benefit the preservation and educational mission of The Mill at Anselma. For tickets and information please call (610)827-1906 or email [email protected], go to www.anselmamill.org and click on the event, Music at The Mill.
Throughout the summer, The Mill at Anselma is open for tours Thursday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm. In the fall, The mill is open on weekends from 10am to 4pm. Admission to the Mill at Anselma is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $3 for children ages 4-14. Children under 4 are free. The Mill is located on Rt. 401 (1730 Conestoga Road), ½ mile west of Rt. 113 in Chester Springs, PA. For more information, contact the Mill at Anselma at 610-827-1906, email [email protected], or visit www.anselmamill.org.
Glen Mills Schools Student Scholarship Invitational
Join us Monday, June 5, 2017 for the 15th annual Glen Mills Schools Student Scholarship Invitational
This event is made possible through the generous partnership of our sponsors.
Thanks to our 2017 Title Sponsors
SCCCC WIB was launched as a networking and educational breakfast program for professional women and offers thought-provoking presentations conducted by SCCCC members.
Meets first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 am at different member locations
Hope Explored course
- What: If you could ask God one question, what would it be? Everyone is looking for lasting hope in a chaotic world. Why does life often feel hopeless? What is hope and where is it found? You're invited to join an informal 7-week course called Hope Explored which offers you time to consider life's big questions and a forum to ask your own. A meal and childcare are provided each week.
- Where: Garnet Valley Elementary School (LGI Room)
- When: Wednesdays 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Starts April 26th and runs 7 weeks through June 7th.
- Why: In the age of social media, it often seems impossible to have a civil conversation. Hope Explored is a place where people from all backgrounds, religious and irreligious, can have real conversations about the big questions of life.
- How: The entire course is offered free as a gift to you and your family. All you need to do is register at http://explorehopechurch.org/hope-explored
- About us: Hope Presbyterian is a new gospel-centered church coming to the Garnet Valley/Chadds Ford area. Learn more at ExploreHopeChurch.org.
Pastor William C. Stern
Church Planter
Hope Presbyterian Church
explorehopechurch.org
Garnet Valley/Chadds Ford
(610) 715-7492