Chadds Ford Business Association meets on the first Thursday of every month (Except July and August) a different member locations.
| Mar 7 | 8:30 Chadds Ford Twp Bldg | Township Update--Breakfast | |
| April 4 | 5:30 Crozer Medical Brinton Lake | Health | |
| May 2 | Noon Penn Oaks Golf Club | Jim Herr Story | |
| June 6 | Noon Pennsbury Township Bldg | Membership Event -- 30 Sec Commercials |
  
Read-Aloud Tours
Story time fun followed by a story-related art activity for children ages 3 - 6
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. February 7 - March 14
Come for one or come for all!
Visit www.brandywinemuseum.org for a list of stories and art activities.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Read-Aloud Tours are free with museum admission and pre-registration is appreciated.Call 610-388-8382 or e-mail [email protected]
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Saturday, March 9
Reflections Exhibit Opening & Meet the Artist Reception
7 to 9:30 p.m.
at the Society's Barn Visitors Center
The Chadds Ford Historical Society will host the “Reflections” exhibit opening and meet the artist wine and cheese reception to celebrate Michael P. Rocco’s extraordinary career of over 70 years devotion towards the arts.
To learn more about this award winning artist, visit Michael P. Rocco, A.W.S.
With his exceptional dedication and discipline, he has created some of the finest realistic watercolor paintings that one’s eye can experience. The “Reflections” exhibit is a means to honor his many accomplishments, recognitions and awards. With more than 36 solo exhibitions and as a signature member of the American Watercolor Society for over thirty five years, Michael continues to push the envelope of what an artist can do with watercolor medium and paper. His strikingly realistic technique is grounded in his schooling at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts under such renowned artists as Daniel Garber, John McCoy and Francis Speight.
$10 admission includes the exhibit opening and reception. Free for CFHS members.
Visitors can also enjoy"Breakfast on the Brandywine"
in the museum's cafeteria-style
restaurant
Admission is free for members all day,
every day. Not a member? Join now!
Brandywine Battlefield is reopening with its first event, Charter Day, Sunday, March 10. Event will be at the Brandywine Battlefield site in Chadds Ford, 12 - 4, with several reenactors and 18th-century activities. The event is free. Please go to Brandywinebattlefield.org for more information.
March 12, "Reflections" Lecture with Michael P. Rocco
Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m.
at the Society's Barn Visitors Center
Insights from seventy years of exploring realism through watercolor.
$10 admission. Free for CFHS members.
March 16 and 23 from 8 am to noon
Earn certificate which will entitle you to a 5% reduction on car insurance.
$10 per person
610-388-7323
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Read-Aloud Tours
Story time fun followed by a story-related art activity for children ages 3 - 6
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. February 7 - March 14
Come for one or come for all!
Visit www.brandywinemuseum.org for a list of stories and art activities.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Read-Aloud Tours are free with museum admission and pre-registration is appreciated.Call 610-388-8382 or e-mail [email protected]
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Chadds Ford Elementary will welcome over 70 local and regional professional artist at the 64th annual Art Sale and Show.
And Saturday 10-4
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Andrew Wyeth's "Ides of March:" The Making of a Masterpiece Exhibitionon View at Brandywine River Museum Beginning March 16
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Chadds Ford, PA February 27, 2013 -- The Brandywine River Museum will present the first in a series of exhibitions focusing on a major work of art. Andrew Wyeth's "Ides of March:" The Making of a Masterpiece presents this rarely-seen tempera painting from 1974 along with more than 30 studies that were instrumental in its development. Displayed together for the first time, these drawings and the tempera painting provide remarkable insight into Wyeth's creative approach and evocative imagery. The exhibition is on view from March 16 through May 19, 2013 and is accompanied by a fully-illustrated catalogue with an essay by Virginia O'Hara, curator of collections at the Brandywine River Museum and curator of the exhibition. Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009) rarely discussed his work. With few exceptions, he similarly chose not to exhibit his studies. The drawings, to him, did not have any lasting value beyond their purpose as reference material.
The exhibition is part of a new five-year initiative by the Brandywine River Museum to reexamine the work of the extended Wyeth family of artists. The first milestone in this initiative was the opening of the Andrew Wyeth's Chadds Ford studio for public tours in 2012.
Wyeth's initial concept for Ides of March sprung from his fascination with the abstract, geometric forms of the large fireplace in his own home in Chadds Ford and the dramatic contrast of light and dark therein. As shown in the exhibition, the artist's initial drawing was a small monochromatic sketch in which he roughed-out a dark rectangle for the fireplace's shadowed recess. At the bottom of this framework-and developed further in subsequent drawings-is the simplified, white triangular shape of his dog, Nell. From this spare, notational beginning, the exhibition follows Wyeth as he explored various options for the composition in a series of pencil and watercolor drawings, changing the angle of view and the position of the natural light falling across the fireplace. Moving into watercolor, he then tested a rich earthy palette and established the elegiac tone and mood for the composition.
"These drawings are fascinating for what they tell us about an artist's thought process and working methods," said Virginia O'Hara. "And, they are highly engaging works to be enjoyed for their own merits. It has been particularly interesting to be able to bring new perspective to an artist as well known as Andrew Wyeth."
Visitors can immerse themselves in Andrew Wyeth's world on guided tours of his Chadds Ford studio. Wyeth painted in the studio from 1940 until mid-2008, and the studio is virtually intact, looking as it did when he last left it. The building also served as home for Wyeth and his family for more than 20 years. Tours of the nearby N.C. Wyeth House and Studio as well as the Kuerner Farm, which inspired nearly 1,000 works of art by Andrew Wyeth, are also available. These properties are owned by the Brandywine Conservancy, the parent organization of the Brandywine River Museum. Each may be toured separately, or on special packages that include a docent-led gallery tour of the Brandywine River Museum's renowned collection.
The Brandywine River Museum is located on U.S. Route 1 in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. The museum is open daily, except Christmas Day, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults; $8 for seniors; $6, for students and children ages 6 to 12; and free for members and children under six. Admission is free on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to noon, through November 24, except during the annual Antiques Show on Memorial Day weekend. Tickets for the Kuerner Farm and the N.C. Wyeth House and Studio tours cost an additional $8 each (free for members). For more information, including tour schedules, please call 610-388-2700 or visit www.brandywinemuseum.org.
The Brandywine River Museum is a program of the Brandywine Conservancy. Founded in 1967, the Brandywine Conservancy preserves art and the environment, including the open space and countryside painted by many artists in the museum collection. It holds more than 440 conservation easements and has protected more than 45,000 acres in Pennsylvania and Delaware. Through its nationally recognized Environmental Management Center, the Conservancy provides services to landowners, farmers, municipalities and developers tailored to the character and function of the land, goals of the landowner, and interests of the community. In 2008, the Brandywine Conservancy was among the first land trusts in the country to be awarded accreditation by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission. |
Unionville High School Hosts Top Percussion Ensembles
in WGI "Sport of the Arts" Regional Competition
Hear the music, see the color, taste the victory, and experience the artistry as 32 indoor percussion ensembles from six states compete at the Norristown Regional WGI "Sport of the Arts" show at Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Rd., Kennett Square, Pennsylvania on Saturday, March 16, 2013.
These elite ensembles use an array of equipment, movement, and skills to create thrilling shows. Percussive instruments and other props bring music and themes to life while showcasing technique, creativity, and expression. Competition is divided into classes based on each program's complexity and the group's affiliation. Among the local units competing are Unionville, Coatesville Area, Downingtown West, Ridley, Upper Darby, and Cab Calloway High Schools. Groups are coming from as far away as New England and West Virginia. Penn State University's performance is sure to be one of the day's highlights!
WGI Sport of the Arts is in its 36th year as the governing body for competitive winter guard and indoor percussion activities. The "Sport of the Arts" offers a unique blend of artistry and athleticism, and is a leader in the pageantry/performing arts community.
Doors open Saturday, March 16 at 8:30 a.m., with the preliminary round starting at 9 a.m.. Doors will reopen at 6 p.m. for finals at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $10 for prelims, $15 for finals, $20 for a combination ticket. Participants who do not advance to the finals may purchase performer seating for $5. Cash and credit cards accepted. Food—including tacos, meatball sandwiches, chicken sandwiches, pizza, salad, and baked goods—will be available all day.
For more information, directions, and photos, visit wgi.org or contact Unionville High School Band Director G. Scott Litzenberg, [email protected].
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I call this time of year the Winter Doldrums: The days are short, it's cold and there are no holidays any time soon! But it is a great time to plan your garden and gain knowledge of how to improve your landscape.
Compost is the lifeblood of your garden. Want to learn more? Join renowned teacher Rodale Institute's chief scientist, Dr. Elaine Ingham, for a day-long class on "Basic Composting" (Saturday March 23, 9am-3pm-includes lunch, $30). Your plants will thank you for it.
The online classes of Mt. Cuba Center CONNECT can also brighten the dark days of winter. Learn about native ferns, find out how to entice hummingbirds to your backyard or discover the marvels of moss gardening. Download our ebook, The Meadow Plants of Mt. Cuba Center, or listen to orchid experts talk about native orchids. To make it more enticing, take $5 off the cost of each class when you use our discount codes: Use "maidenhair" for The Ferns at Mt. Cuba Center; "lonicera" for Hummingbirds in Your Garden; "grasses" for the Meadow book, "bluets" for Moss Gardening, and "ladyslipper" for the Orchid Conference.
You can find links for classes, both onsite and online, at www.mtcubacenter.org.
Brandywine View Antiques is celebrating five “unbelievable and wonderful” years serving Chadds Ford. The celebration runs from Saturday March 23 and Sunday 24, 10-5PM. Guests will be the first to see the exciting Spring Preview and the opening of two additional vintage rooms with refreshments being served.
Brandywine View Antiques is located on Baltimore Pike at Brinton Bridge Road in Pennsbury Township.
610-696-3221 OR [email protected]
Kennett Symphony of Chester County Announces
2013 Annual Voice Competition
Saturday March 23, 2013
KENNETT SQUARE, PA –
Each spring the Kennett Symphony of Chester County hosts an annual vocal competition that allows talented young artists to display their gifts as part of the Symphony’s mission to provide opportunities for emerging musicians. Under the direction of Maestra Mary Woodmansee Green and organized by Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Merluzzi, the 2013 Voice Competition will be held on Saturday March 23, 2013 beginning at 1:00pm in the auditorium of Kendal at Longwood, Kennett Square, PA. The competition is open to the public, free of charge, and offers a wonderful opportunity to hear and encourage these gifted young singers.
The competition is limited to sixteen singers, age 18-26 as of January 1, 2013. Competitors must perform three operatic, oratorio, or concert arias from the 18th to the 21st centuries, with at least one in English. Judges will award prizes to first, second, and third place winners ranging from one hundred to five hundred dollars, and the first place finalist will be invited to perform at a Kennett Symphony concert. Applications are available on the Kennett Symphony website www.kennettsymphony.org or by sending an email message to [email protected] .
In addition to providing a wide range of symphonic music at affordable prices with its
winter and summer series, the Kennett Symphony maintains a strong commitment to
education and outreach programs that include three Young Artist competitions, Children’s Concerts with Instrument Petting Zoo, and its affiliation with the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus. The Young Artist Competitions provide an invaluable performance experience for aspiring musicians who have achieved a high level of proficiency.
The Kennett Symphony’s Voice and Instrumental Competitions are underwritten in part by The Mushroom Festival and the Kennett Run Charities. More information about all of the Kennett Symphony Programs is available at www.kennettsymphony.org.
March 23 Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus Performance
2 p.m. Listen to an excerpt from Wyeth Songs, performed by the
children’s chorus, Dr. Van Stiefel and the acclaimed baritone
soloist Randall Scarlata. Dr. Stiefel, professor of music at
West Chester University, was inspired to set three poems
about Andrew Wyeth’s paintings by David Livewell to music.
Free for members and included in museum admission.
Brandywine View Antiques is celebrating five “unbelievable and wonderful” years serving Chadds Ford. The celebration runs from Saturday March 23 and Sunday 24, 10-5PM. Guests will be the first to see the exciting Spring Preview and the opening of two additional vintage rooms with refreshments being served.
Brandywine View Antiques is located on Baltimore Pike at Brinton Bridge Road in Pennsbury Township.
Annual meeting at the Chaddsford Winery
Neighbors in Business are holding an open house in Springwater Plaza on route 202 South of Ridge Road.
Come meet local business owners.
Food and prizes. All are welcome.
Chadds Ford Live is celebrating the beginning of its fifth year.
DREXEL HILL, PA – Register now for the Delaware County Chamber’s Small Business Awards on Wednesday, April 3rd from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at Drexelbrook Corporate Events Center! Come meet our keynote speaker Ed Herr, President of Herr Foods and recognize local Small Businesses of the Year. Vote for your winner at www.facebook.com/delcochamber, you must ‘LIKE’ the Chamber in order to be able to vote. Register for the luncheon to see who wins at www.delcochamber.org.
610-565-3677 x101 [email protected]
April 3 Curator’s Tour of Andrew Wyeth’s Ides of March:
2 p.m. The Making of a Masterpiece
Get an in-depth look at the exhibition with Virginia O’Hara,
curator of collections.
Free for members and included in museum admission.