Annual Critter Sale

December 1 & 2

Whimsical and decorative, critters are tree ornaments and tabletop decorations made from natural materials, including dried flowers, pinecones, seeds, pods and berries.  Crafted by hand, critters are environmentally friendly, distinctive and artistic--the ideal gift!  Critters themes include football, golf, soccer, surfing, tennis, bears, cats, dogs, horses, mice, owls, rabbits, reindeer, angels, ballerinas, santas, snowmen, stars, centerpieces, wreaths and more! All proceeds benefit the Volunteers' Art Acquisition Fund. Admission is free. Click for more information.

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The 2012 Candlelight Christmas features nine festively
decorated private homes including:
*South Bridge Farm 15 South Bridge Road, West Chester
This classic fieldstone farmhouse, built around 1795, has
a massive walk-in fireplace with original cooking
hardware – now part of the family’s main living area. The
original built-in kitchen cabinets house a collection of
Christmas snow globes. A glass-enclosed addition at
the back looks over the old Smoke House which today is
a haven for cigar aficionados.
Callicaste
A Marshallton hat maker built this charming fieldstone
home around 1830 for his two unmarried daughters. The
house has five working fireplaces and retains much of
its original flooring, hardware, and fine woodwork. The
high-ceilinged rooms are decorated with early 19th
century antiques, period maps, and a stellar collection
of local artwork.
Baily Farm
Christmas trees, chalk Santas, and other holiday
collectibles will add a festive holiday air to this large
stone farmhouse. Built in 1795, this gracious Federalstyle
home has eight fireplaces, intricate punch and
groove work on the mantels, and original hardwood
flooring.
Gracefield
The owners of this 1881 stone home have been inspired
by English country life in restoring their warm and
inviting home. Greens from the property and natural
decorations will deck the house for the holidays. Vintage
heirloom ornaments are featured in the main parlor, while
salt-glaze stoneware Santas from Eldreth Pottery are
highlighted in the dining room.
The Marshallton Shopkeeper’s House
This long serpentine stone private home was originally
two separate structures built in the Federal style in the
early 1800s. In 1850 the two were joined to create a post
office. Set perpendicular to the main street, this distinctive
home has seven main rooms and six fireplaces. Holiday
decorations will recreate the “Shopkeeper’s Day of
Christmas.”
*Byrd’s Nest, 895 Copes Lane, West Chester
This 21st century custom home was built to suit the
owners’ desire for a non-traditional design with lots of
light. Artwork and stained glass are integral to the home’s
decor. The house overlooks an unspoiled rolling
landscape owned by the Natural Lands Trust. A large
lower level provides storage for antique MGs which will
be on display outside if weather permits.

The Bradford Meetinghouse
Tucked at the end of a private drive is the beautifully
preserved Bradford Meetinghouse. Area Quakers met at
the home of Abraham Marshall in the early 1700s before
constructing this stone meetinghouse around 1765.
Quaker meeting is still held here today despite the lack
of electricity, plumbing and central heat. Learn about
the history of the meeting from Chester County botanist
and village founder, Humphry Marshall, who will be on
hand to greet tourgoers.
*Marshallton Blacksmith Shop, 1340 Strasburg Road,
Marshallton
Watch your head when you duck under the door that
leads into the shop where Marshallton’s village
blacksmith and wheelwright plied his trade. A vast but
rustic space built around 1750, the shop is dominated
by a huge fireplace with a tall angled chimney that was
designed to keep rain out. Vintage tools and equipment
are also on display.
Martin’s Tavern
Ten years ago the Friends of Martin’s Tavern was formed
with the idea of returning an abandoned building to its
roots – a Revolutionary War-era tavern. The stone walls,
foundations, and fireplaces that remain from the original
building are surrounded by a small park that serves as a
venue for town gatherings. Tourgoers can stop by
between 4 and 6 p.m. for the annual tree-lighting
festivities which include carolers, light refreshments, and
the arrival of Santa.
Marshalton Inn
This well-preserved early 19th century inn has served
the residents of Marshallton and travelers along the
Strasburg Road for nearly 200 years. Drovers using the
road to shuttle their livestock from Lancaster to
Philadelphia stopped at the inn for the night. Tourgoers
can explore its beautiful interior and enjoy lunch or dinner
there.

The Temple-Webster-Stoner Farmhouse
Built by the edge of Broad Run stream around 1730, this
stone farmhouse followed William Penn’s design
guideline for Quaker immigrants, known as the Penn Plan.
The quiet setting now serves as a retreat for the
Swedenborgian church.
*Bordley House Grille, Broad Run Golf Club, 1520
Tattersall Way, West Chester
This 18th century stone farmhouse, now a restaurant,
was the home of Judge John Bordley, who experimented
with crop rotation and other progressive farming
practices.
*The Chadds Ford Historical Society
and John Chads Springhouse
1736 Creek Road, ¼ mile north of U.S. Route 1
Telephone: 610-388-7376
The Barn Visitors Center will be open from 11 a.m.to 3
p.m. for ticket purchases on the day of the tour. The
adjacent John Chads Springhouse will be open to
visitors. Restrooms facilities are available.

24th Annual Charity Ball

West Chester Golf and Country Club

111 W Ashbridge St - West Chester PA

Details and tickets online at

www.FriendsAssoc.org

Visions of Sugarplums Kennett Symphony’s Annual Family Holiday Concert!
Saturday, December 1, 2012 • 8:00 pm
Kennett High School Auditorium, Kennett Square, PA
KENNETT SQUARE, PA – The Kennett Symphony, under the direction of Maestra Mary Woodmansee Green, presents “Visions of Sugarplums” at Kennett High School Auditorium on Saturday, December 1, 2012, at 8 p.m
The Kennett Symphony’s annual holiday concert is a family tradition in Chester County. This year’s Voice Competition winner, Kimberly Christie, and 70 gifted singers from the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus will join our professional orchestra in seasonal favorites.
The program opens with Morton Gould’s festive Serenade of Carols and continues with the Children’s Chorus in Elgar’s The Snow, a setting of poetry by his beloved wife, Alice. Soprano Kimberly Christie will perform Regnava nel silenzio from “Lucia di Lammermoor”, Schubert’s beloved Ave Maria, and Leonard Bernstein’s virtuoso Glitter and Be Gay from “Candide.”
Second half of the program will be the entire second act from Tchaikovsky’s ballet, Nutcracker. The young Clara is transported to the magical castle of the Sugarplum Fairy with the Nutcracker who has been transformed into a handsome prince. The second act is a celebration in Clara’s honor, with a series of vignettes that include some of Tchaikovsky’s most memorable and beloved music.
Praised by the Washington Post for her “uninhibited movement and shining vocal abilities", soprano Kimberly Christie received her Master of Music degree in vocal performance from Peabody Conservatory and a Bachelor of Music degree from Rutgers University.
The Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus has been enriching the lives of children through exceptional repertoire and energizing choral activities since 1990. Founded by Karen L. Markey as an educational outreach of the Kennett Symphony of Chester County, the Children’s Chorus is in residence at West
Chester University. Led by Artistic and Executive Director, Eileen Keller, the Children’s Chorus gives qualified singers an opportunity to perform excellent, age-appropriate repertoire that is culturally and musically diverse. Numbering more than 90 singers, the choristers represent public, private, parochial, charter, and home schools in Chester County, Lancaster County, and the Northern Delaware Region. Single ticket prices are $35 in advance, $40 at the door, students are $5. Subscriptions are available featuring a variety of packages and prices as well as group discounts. Free parking. For complete information visit www.kennettsymphony.org or call the Kennett Symphony at 610 444 6363.
Celebrating its 72nd season, the Kennett Symphony of Chester County is based in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, and serves residents of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey, along with the thousands of tourists who attend the Kennett Symphony's popular summer concerts in Longwood Garden’s Open Air Theatre. In addition to presenting varied and entertaining orchestral concerts, the Kennett Symphony encourages young musicians through annual Instrumental and Voice Competitions and its affiliation with the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus.

Brandywine Baptist Church on Route 1

All are welcome

Annual Critter Sale

December 1 & 2

Whimsical and decorative, critters are tree ornaments and tabletop decorations made from natural materials, including dried flowers, pinecones, seeds, pods and berries.  Crafted by hand, critters are environmentally friendly, distinctive and artistic--the ideal gift!  Critters themes include football, golf, soccer, surfing, tennis, bears, cats, dogs, horses, mice, owls, rabbits, reindeer, angels, ballerinas, santas, snowmen, stars, centerpieces, wreaths and more! All proceeds benefit the Volunteers' Art Acquisition Fund. Admission is free. Click for more information.

In conjunction with the Delaware Museum of Natural History's special exhibit Rainforest Adventure, Chadds Ford, PA-based artist Robert P. Horan has created a dramatic four-panel stained glass piece, on display through January 6.

Horan's initial plans to design a piece in conjunction with the Museum's fall exhibit, Rainforest Adventure, were big — about 8 feet tall. Early renderings had four stained glass panels, each the height of the Museum's patio windows, with four smaller panels across the top of the windows. The piece that Horan ended up creating is smaller, but no less impressive.

Horan, of Pennsbury Township, is currently near completion of the work, which will be on display for the duration of Rainforest Adventure. The four glass panels are ¾ scale and depict a rainforest scene with animals such as the jaguar, kinkajou, white-tailed trogon, and scarlet macaw, as well as plants such as the blue orchid.

While the pieces are designed to be viewed in sequence, they are just as beautiful individually. "Each piece is a critical piece of the puzzle," says Horan. "But they can easily stand on their own." The work contains no lead, as with traditional stained glass, and is held together using a special silicone that expands and bonds between the various layers of glass.

The piece has been in production for over four months, with Horan spending hours creating a scene that appears as if it could be a photograph. In a corner of one of the panels, a bee hive comes to life with 190 hand-painted, exquisitely detailed bees that Horan carved individually. Each panel is made up of two or three layers of glass, created at different temperatures and using various paints and oils.

Horan has been creating works of stained glass for over ten years, getting his start after suffering a back injury and needing something to occupy his time. A welder by trade, he began studying stained glass techniques first under artist Joe Bateman and then with Chadds Ford artist Steve Vernon. His circular, stained glass piece depicting a Northern Shoveler duck was used as the cover art for the Museum's 2010 Annual Report. The piece is a combination of colored and painted glass, but adhering more closely to the traditional stained glass techniques used for centuries.

For more information on Robert Horan or to see other examples of his work, visit www.antiquityglass.com.

Main photo: Stained glass artist Robert P. Horan spent four months creating a lifelike rainforest scene in a series of four intricate panels for the Delaware Museum of Natural History's Rainforest Adventure exhibit. (Courtesy image)

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Pianist Hanchien Lee will play this Sunday, December 9, at 3 pm at the Lower  Brandywine Presbyterian Church.  The church is at 101 Old Kennett Road (across from Winterthur Museum on Route 52) Delaware, 19807.The church is handicapped accessible and admission is free and open to the public.  For further information call 610-444-1855.

She has established herself as a successful soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician. Since her debut with the Philadelphia Orchestra at age sixteen, she has performed throughout North America, Europe and Asia, appearing at venues such as Steinway Hall in New York, Academy of Music, Kimmel Center in Philadelphia and Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore.

Hanchien Lee was accepted at the Curtis Institute of Music at age eleven. Following graduation from Curtis, Ms. Lee continued her studies at Yale University, earning both a Master’s degree and an Artists’ Diploma. She holds a doctoral degree at the Peabody Conservatory of John Hopkins University. She currently serves as a piano faculty at the Peabody Preparatory of the Johns Hopskins University.

Meet with other business leaders to collaborate on growing your business. 

Tuesdays at noon at Big Cheese Pizza

331 Wilmington Pike

Glen Mills PA 19342

Group Leader: Mike Bullinger 1-484-212-0001

All are welcome

Harvest Market

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Holiday Shops  

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WHAT:

Meet with other business leaders to collaborate on growing your business. 

Tuesdays at noon at Big Cheese Pizza

331 Wilmington Pike

Glen Mills PA 19342

Group Leader: Mike Bullinger 1-484-212-0001

All are welcome

Glory of Stories
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
$3 participant (no Museum admission fee)
Glory of Stories includes a story reading for preschool and younger home-school children. The stories relate to the Museum’s
current exhibitions and permanent collection. After viewing and discussing the relevant artworks, children will create their own
pieces of art.
December 7 Red is Best by Kathy Stinson
December 14 Eddie’s Kingdom by D.B. Johnson
December 21 The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers
December 28 Oliver’s Fruit Salad by Vivian French
January 4 Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
January 11 Roger the Jolly Pirate by Brett Helquist
January 18 Shapes That Roll by Karen Nagel
January 25 Elmer by David McKee
February 1 Scribble by Deborah Freedman
February 8 Red, Red, Red by Valeri Gorbachev
February 15 Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke
February 22 Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfi ster

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Santa will be visiting the Meadow across Creek Road from the Chadds Ford Post Office.

Bring a friend or neighbor!

All are invited to join us as we sing holiday
favorites. Santa will visit to pick up this year’s
giving tree gifts. After the singing, we will share
cookies and punch.
We are located at 1245 Birmingham Road, West Chester, PA
(1/3 mile south of Route 926)
For questions, email us at [email protected]
Or call 610-793-1734

Annual Christmas Party at Leader's Sunoco will be held December 24 from 10-4.

Location: corner of Station Way and Baltimore Pike.

All are welcome.

Bistro on the Brandywine
Monday, December 24th 2012
(or normal a la carte menu will also be available)
Feast of the Seven Fishes-$42.50 per person
Plus tax and tip

1st Course
Cup of Lobster Bisque
Creamy, brandy laced soup

2nd Course
Crab and Pacific Octopus Salad
Wakame seaweed salad

3rd Course
Faroe Island Salmon
Mussels, clams, shrimp risotto with saffron chardonnay sauce

4th Course
Chocolate and Peanut Butter Timbale
Woodside Farms Creamery Vanilla

Glory of Stories
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
$3 participant (no Museum admission fee)
Glory of Stories includes a story reading for preschool and younger home-school children. The stories relate to the Museum’s
current exhibitions and permanent collection. After viewing and discussing the relevant artworks, children will create their own
pieces of art.
December 7 Red is Best by Kathy Stinson
December 14 Eddie’s Kingdom by D.B. Johnson
December 21 The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers
December 28 Oliver’s Fruit Salad by Vivian French
January 4 Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
January 11 Roger the Jolly Pirate by Brett Helquist
January 18 Shapes That Roll by Karen Nagel
January 25 Elmer by David McKee
February 1 Scribble by Deborah Freedman
February 8 Red, Red, Red by Valeri Gorbachev
February 15 Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke
February 22 Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfi ster

Harvest Market

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Holiday Shops  

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Ring in the new year

Tickets:  delart.org

or 302.351.8506

Glory of Stories
Fridays, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
$3 participant (no Museum admission fee)
Glory of Stories includes a story reading for preschool and younger home-school children. The stories relate to the Museum’s
current exhibitions and permanent collection. After viewing and discussing the relevant artworks, children will create their own
pieces of art.
December 7 Red is Best by Kathy Stinson
December 14 Eddie’s Kingdom by D.B. Johnson
December 21 The Incredible Book Eating Boy by Oliver Jeffers
December 28 Oliver’s Fruit Salad by Vivian French
January 4 Snowballs by Lois Ehlert
January 11 Roger the Jolly Pirate by Brett Helquist
January 18 Shapes That Roll by Karen Nagel
January 25 Elmer by David McKee
February 1 Scribble by Deborah Freedman
February 8 Red, Red, Red by Valeri Gorbachev
February 15 Pirate Girl by Cornelia Funke
February 22 Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfi ster

WHAT:          "Choo Choo" Family Workshop

WHERE:        Brandywine River Museum

WHEN:          Saturday, January 5, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

COST:            FREE for members and included with Museum admission.

INFO:              610-388-2700

Calling all families! See the Brandywine River Museum Railroad before it chugs away for another year and enjoy special train-themed activities. Families may challenge their skills of observation by finding fun details in the train layout and exploring the special exhibition, Pop-Up! Illustration in 3-D. Next, all are invited to create their own train "pop-up" art.

The Museum is open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Christmas Day and until 6 p.m. December 26-30. Admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, $6 for students and free for members and children under 6.

Preserving art and the environment in the Brandywine Valley since 1967

U.S. Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA 19317  www.brandywinemuseum.org