Delve into the rich history of storytelling through a discussion of the oral tradition in both Africa and the United States with Jeannine Osayande, a teaching artist, choreographer and performer of West African dance (Mali Empire). Osayande will demonstrate ways in which this tradition continues into the present through her personal experiences with elders in her neighborhood. The Brandywine River Museum of Art will open at 5:30 p.m. with the program at 6 p.m. and a reception to follow.
Jeannine Osayande is an award-winning performer, educator and choreographer of West Africa (Old Mali Empire) and Brazilian (Samba and Bahian) dance. She is the founder and director of Dunya Performing Arts Company, specializing in artist residencies throughout the area. She has performed throughout the U. S. and internationally, and has taught at the University of the Arts, Bryn Mawr College, Swarthmore College and Usinus College. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Anthropology from Temple University, and a Certificate in Traditional and Contemporary African Dance from Noyam African Dance Institute and the Ghana Board of Education.
This program is part of The Art of Stories presented by PNC Arts Alive—a multidisciplinary celebration of the narrative arts and the ways in which stories are crafted, saved and shared including discussions, performances and opportunities for artistic self-expression.
Get a behind the scenes look at Winterthur's latest exhibition 'Costuming The Crown' with the museum's Director of Interpretation Jeff Groff on 7/23 at 6:30pm. Come to the library and get the scoop on some of the Emmy-winning show's most iconic pieces. Program is for adults and will be held at the library. Registration is required.
Join us for guided walk through the Brandywine River Museum of Art’s gardens and meadows. Throughout the growing season, different plants step up to the front of the stage to shine. In the summer many of the sun loving perennials are at their peak, including the incredible display of Phlox in the front of the Museum. This garden walk lasts approximately 45-60 minutes.
Come to the Brandywine River Museum of Art to unwind, mingle and make art! Designed for adults who want to awaken their inner artists, this Christmas-in-July program will feature a hands-on, needle-felting activity. Participants will follow simple instructions to create a one-of-a-kind felted ornament that will add a personal touch to a tree or gift this holiday season. No experience necessary. Program fee includes art materials and light refreshments. BYOB!
Become a Museum Explorer at the Brandywine River Museum of Art! Join us for an interactive gallery tour with art activities for children ages two to eight and their grown-ups. Inspired by the exhibition, N. C. Wyeth: New Perspectives, this program will feature award-winning children’s book illustrators each week. Embark on an adventurous trek through the Museum seeking inspiration for a fantastical craft during “Museum Explorers: Fantastic Journeys.” David Wiesner is a three-time winner of the prestigious Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children. His popular titles include Tuesday, The Three Pigs, Flotsam and Mr. Wuffles! This program is part of The Art of Stories presented by PNC Arts Alive—a multidisciplinary celebration of the narrative arts and the ways in which stories are crafted, saved and shared including discussions, performances and opportunities for artistic self-expression. This program repeats at 11:00 – noon.
Plants and nature provide a sensory-rich, versatile medium that can transform lives, regardless of the age or ability of participants. Explore people-plant relationships and learn how horticultural therapy can effectively treat issues surrounding health and well-being. Phyllis D'Amico leads you through a variety of activities that demonstrate the social, cognitive, physical, and emotional benefits of horticultural therapy programs.
This inspirational and fun summer camp offers youth ages 9-14 a week-long immersion into the Museum’s outstanding art collection and nature-rich campus. Campers will become makers, learning innovative hands-on techniques for expressing themselves through art. The week culminates with an art show for family and friends. Supplies are included.
Camp starts Monday 7/29/2019 and runs through Friday 8/2/2019.
Time Travel!
Every Tuesday in July and August
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids while they're out of school for the summer? During this year's Terrific Tuesdays we begin with the pre-historic era, inspired by some fun fossils recently “discovered” on our patio, then zoom forward to 1600. From that point, we advance 50 years each week, exploring some of the customs, discoveries, and otherwise momentous moments along the way.
Special guests will be on hand to highlight skills and trades from the past and present.
Each week will feature a different time period and a different special guest:
July 2: Pre-History
July 9: 1600-1650
July 16: 1650-1700
July 23: 1700-1750
July 30: 1750-1800
August 6: 1800-1850
August 13: 1850-1900
August 20: 1900-1950
August 27: 1950-2000
Members and children under 2 are free. Nonmembers are $5 per child; $5 per one adult accompanying a paying child; additional adults are $15.
*Please note that Terrific Tuesdays is reserved for Winterthur Members or paying guests. AHS, ROAM, and NARM reciprocity is not available for this program. Thank you for your understanding!
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
June 26, July 31, and August 28, 8:00–10:00 am
Explore some of the hotspots for birds at Winterthur. Naturalist and birder Jessica Shahan will guide you through wetlands, meadows, the woodlands along Clenny Run, and outlying areas, such as chandler Woods and Brown's Woods. These natural areas provide a great habitat for a wide variety of birds year-round. Observe resident birds as well as migrating raptors, warblers, and sparrows. Beginner and experienced bird watchers are welcome. Bring your binoculars! $10 per Member. $20 per nonmember. Free for Winterthur Garden and Landscape Society and Garden Associate Members.
Art Stroll Kennett Square
https://historickennettsquare.com/
Art Loop Wilmington
First Friday West Chester
Join local energy consultants, advocates, and installers on Sat, Aug 3rd at Penn State’s Brandywine Campus in the Tomezsko Building to learn about the clean energy options available for your home or business.
Tour exhibitors anytime between 12-4pm, and be sure to join us for a panel about Our Clean Energy Future from 1:30-2:30pm to hear how we can keep pushing to make the vision of 100% Renewable Energy a reality.
PennEnvironment is excited to co-host this event with Senator Tom Killion, the primary sponsor for the Senate's 100% Renewable Energy Bill, and Representative Chris Quinn, a cosponsor of the House version of the same bill.
RSVP at https://pennenvironment.webaction.org/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=761 and we'll see you there!
Celebrate the art of stories through art, music and dance on this First Sunday for Families at Brandywine River Museum of Art. Discover classic tales in N. C. Wyeth: New Perspectives and express your personal vision under the direction of teaching artists at the illustration station. Be inspired by award-winning artist and children’s book illustrator Raúl Colón and Imagine, his newest book about a young boy whose adventures in an art museum spill out into the streets of the city. Explore diaspora West African dance, drum, song and storytelling traditions from the Mali Empire and get moving on an interactive Passport Journey featuring Jeannine Osayande & Dunya Performing Arts Company. First Sundays for Families presents free, hands-on workshops designed to engage visitors of all ages in creative art activities and performances. No registration necessary.
This program is part of The Art of Stories presented by PNC Arts Alive—a multidisciplinary celebration of the narrative arts and the ways in which stories are crafted, saved and shared including discussions, performances and opportunities for artistic self-expression.
Don't miss this rare opportunity to work with Annie Guilfoyle, an award-winning garden designer from London, England. In this information-filled, two-day workshop, Annie introduces students to the design process and problem-solving techniques, leading to a basic conceptual layout for your garden. Through discussion, hands-on designing, and individual direction, learn how to assess your site, where to find inspiration, and how to turn your dreams into a workable garden plan. The program also includes an introduction to making wise plant selections, using the gardens at Mt. Cuba for inspiration. Leave with a plan in progress from which to continue your design concepts. This clinic is suited to homeowners who want to redesign their garden, people working in the garden industry, and landscape designers. Lunch is included in the registration fee. This is a two-day workshop.
Time Travel!
Every Tuesday in July and August
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids while they're out of school for the summer? During this year's Terrific Tuesdays we begin with the pre-historic era, inspired by some fun fossils recently “discovered” on our patio, then zoom forward to 1600. From that point, we advance 50 years each week, exploring some of the customs, discoveries, and otherwise momentous moments along the way.
Special guests will be on hand to highlight skills and trades from the past and present.
Each week will feature a different time period and a different special guest:
July 2: Pre-History
July 9: 1600-1650
July 16: 1650-1700
July 23: 1700-1750
July 30: 1750-1800
August 6: 1800-1850
August 13: 1850-1900
August 20: 1900-1950
August 27: 1950-2000
Members and children under 2 are free. Nonmembers are $5 per child; $5 per one adult accompanying a paying child; additional adults are $15.
*Please note that Terrific Tuesdays is reserved for Winterthur Members or paying guests. AHS, ROAM, and NARM reciprocity is not available for this program. Thank you for your understanding!
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
Calligrapher Pam Bennett will be back to teach us how to transform old books into works of mixed-media art by adding pockets, pop-ups, and more. Program is for adults. Registration is required.
First Wednesday of every month, April–September, 5:30–8:30 pm
Join Winterthur Flower Coordinator Heidi Militana for this series of hands-on workshops to learn the latest trends in locally sourced cut flowers, to use Winterthur as inspiration for your floral designs, and to learn design tips from the pros. Each session, participants will evaluate the cut-flower gardens, visit select places on the estate, and leave with either a flower design or seeds/plugs. Entire series of 6 workshops: $300 per member; $350 per nonmember; or individual workshops: $60 per Member; $70 per nonmember. Limited capacity of 20 participants; minimum of 10. Registration required. To register for the entire series, call 800.448.3883. To register for individual workshops, register online.
August 7: Woodland Design
Transform your landscape from a potential source of runoff pollution to a buffer against it. Eileen Boyle, our Conservation and Research Director, presents the basic elements of rain garden installation and maintenance, a list of native perennials for wet and dry conditions, and designs that are aesthetically pleasing and highly functional. Take home 5 hardy, resilient Mt. Cuba Center plants to start your own rain garden. Plants are included in the fee.
CHESS is a Tony Award nominated musical with music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of the pop group ABBA, lyrics by Tim Rice, and a book by Richard Nelson based on an idea by Rice. The story involves a politically driven, Cold War era chess tournament between two grandmasters from America and the USSR and their fight over a woman who manages one and falls in love with the other. Just as relevant today as it was thirty years ago, CHESS blends the raw emotion of modern opera with the edginess of synth-pop and rock n’ roll.
Featuring a cast and production team from the Greater Philadelphia Area, this fully staged production will be accompanied by The Chesco Pops under the baton of Maestro Joseph Gehring. Bravo Theatre Company’s Artistic Director, Daniel K. Williams will stage direct. Joining him as music director is Diane Gray with additional music direction by Susan Guyer and choreography by Emily Fishman.
3 performances at West Chester University
Madeleine Wing Adler Theater
817 South High St
West Chester, PA 19383
Friday, August 9 – 7:30PM
Saturday, August 10 – 7:30PM
Sunday, August 11 – 2:00PM
Join Chaddsford Winery for some peach-perfect bites and flavorful drinks at the third-annual, weekend-long Peach Festival! The festival, which will have live music both days, will also feature:
- Peachie Keen Wine Slushie: a deliciously fresh and juice peach slushie made with Chaddsford Winery Niagara Wine
- Peaches + Cream Wine Slushie: another delicious peach slushie made with Niagara wine, layered with fresh whipped cream and topped with a peach slice
- Slices of Peach Pie
- $2 OFF Bottles of Niagara, plus take 20% OFF your entire purchase when you buy a case of Niagara
Food Trucks will be available as well, with treats from I Don’t Give a Fork, who is offering Peach, Basil and Riccota Grilled Cheese, Crème Brolee, and Gemelli Gelato who is offering a Peach Sorbetto!
Join Chaddsford Winery for some peach-perfect bites and flavorful drinks at the third-annual, weekend-long Peach Festival! The festival, which will have live music both days, will also feature:
- Peachie Keen Wine Slushie: a deliciously fresh and juice peach slushie made with Chaddsford Winery Niagara Wine
- Peaches + Cream Wine Slushie: another delicious peach slushie made with Niagara wine, layered with fresh whipped cream and topped with a peach slice
- Slices of Peach Pie
- $2 OFF Bottles of Niagara, plus take 20% OFF your entire purchase when you buy a case of Niagara
Food Trucks will be available as well, with treats from I Don’t Give a Fork, who is offering Peach, Basil and Riccota Grilled Cheese, Crème Brolee, and Gemelli Gelato who is offering a Peach Sorbetto!
You're the designer now! Artist and jewelry designer Y'vonne Page will teach us how to work with wire to design our own necklace and earring set with beautiful semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls and crystals. Program is for adults. $10 registration fee due at time of sign up.
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell announce the location of the next “Conversations with the Commissioners” evening, part of a series of informal open-forum gatherings held throughout Chester County during the year. Moving from the usual “coffee and conversation” theme, the Commissioners are offering “ice cream and conversation” during August.
The next “Conversations with the Commissioners” evening is Monday, August 12, 2019 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Chester Springs Creamery, 521 E. Uwchlan Avenue, Chester Springs, PA.
“The Commissioners’ Conversation evenings follow previous county government information events including ‘On the Road’ Commissioners’ Meetings and the Chester County School of Government series,” said Becky Brain, County Communications Coordinator. “The events give Chester County residents the opportunity to meet with all three County Commissioners to ask questions about county government programs and services that relate to everything from health, safety, open space and population growth to jobs, housing and the County’s many parks and trails.”
The August 12th “ice cream and conversation” event at Chester Springs Creamery is free but limited to the first 150 people who sign up. To sign up, go to www.chesco.org/icecream.
Time Travel!
Every Tuesday in July and August
10:00 am–3:00 pm
Looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids while they're out of school for the summer? During this year's Terrific Tuesdays we begin with the pre-historic era, inspired by some fun fossils recently “discovered” on our patio, then zoom forward to 1600. From that point, we advance 50 years each week, exploring some of the customs, discoveries, and otherwise momentous moments along the way.
Special guests will be on hand to highlight skills and trades from the past and present.
Each week will feature a different time period and a different special guest:
July 2: Pre-History
July 9: 1600-1650
July 16: 1650-1700
July 23: 1700-1750
July 30: 1750-1800
August 6: 1800-1850
August 13: 1850-1900
August 20: 1900-1950
August 27: 1950-2000
Members and children under 2 are free. Nonmembers are $5 per child; $5 per one adult accompanying a paying child; additional adults are $15.
*Please note that Terrific Tuesdays is reserved for Winterthur Members or paying guests. AHS, ROAM, and NARM reciprocity is not available for this program. Thank you for your understanding!
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
Enjoy a relaxed morning out with your little one while engaging with art in the galleries at the Brandywine River Museum of Art. This guided tour is designed especially for adults accompanied by babies.
Stroller Tours are held on the second Tuesday of every month, each with a new theme. Upcoming schedule here: Tuesday, August 13 – N. C. Wyeth: Experiment and Invention; Tuesday, September 10 – Jamie Wyeth; Tuesday, October 8 – Fractured Fairy Tales; Tuesday, November 12 – The Art of Peter Paone; Tuesday, December 10 – Holiday Tour featuring
June 6, July 10, and August 13, 5:30–7:00 pm
Explore the Winterthur Estate on this leisurely stroll through the garden and estate guided by one of our staff members and hear about Winterthur's history, design, and plants. Then stop at our tailgate for some refreshments in picturesque locations to enjoy hors d'oeuvres along with a selection of hard and soft beverages. June 6 theme is "Follies: Architectural Whimsy in the Garden" with exhibition curator Carol Long; July 10 theme is "An American Country Place: Winterthur History" with Estate Historian Jeff Groff; August 13 theme is "Hydrangeas in Summer" with Interpretive Horticulturist Suzanne French. $30 per member and $35 per nonmember. Registration required. Call 800.448.3883 to reserve a spot.
August 14, 1:00–3:00 pm
Vintage styles adorning royals in The Crown inspire beaded jewelry with a contemporary twist. Representatives from The Bead Garden will teach you how to make baubles fit for a queen. Each class features a different project. Purchase tickets online or call 800.448.3883. $45 per Member. $50 per nonmembers.