Sep
22
Fri
Wine & Jazz All Stars
Sep 22 @ 18:30

Wine & Jazz All Stars

SUMMER SERIES
Date & Time Friday, September 22, 2023 at 6:30 pm

Open Air Theatre


Tickets

Reserved Seating: $49

Gardens Preferred, Gardens Premium Members, and Innovators: $44

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Save when you purchase our Wine & Jazz Bundle Ticket to both events (Festival and All Stars)

For guests 21 years & over: $97

For ages 5–20 and designated drivers: $75

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Tickets include all-day Gardens Admission, reserved seating for the concert, and an Illuminated Fountain Performance on Friday, September 22 at 8:15 pm

Can’t wait for Saturday’s Wine & Jazz festivities? Start your fun early in our beautiful Open Air Theatre with a special nighttime Wine & Jazz All Stars performance featuring bandleaders from past and present Wine & Jazz Festivals.

Performers

Emmet Cohen

Musician posing against an open white piano

Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen has emerged as one of his generation’s pivotal figures in music and the related arts. A recognized prodigy, Cohen began Suzuki method piano instruction at age three, and his playing quickly became a mature melding of musicality, technique, and concept. Possessing a fluid technique, an innovative tonal palette, and an extensive repertoire, Cohen plays with the command of a seasoned veteran and the passion of an artist fully devoted to his medium.

Anat Cohen

Portrait of a performer, leaning in toward the camera

The perennial winner of “Clarinetist of the Year” titles from DownBeatJazzTimes, and the Jazz Journalists Association, the ever charismatic, prolific, and inspired Grammy Award-nominated clarinetist-saxophonist Anat Cohen has won hearts and minds the world over with her expressive virtuosity and delightful stage presence.

Justin Faulkner

portrait against a blue background graphic depicting nightclubs in a cityscape

Philadelphia native, drummer, educator, and philanthropist Justin Faulkner has cultivated a sound that invites, entertains, informs, and heals. Throughout his career, Faulkner has shared the stage with musical luminaries like Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Kenny Barron, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Peter Nero, Jimmy Heath, Bootsy Collins, Robert Glasper, Orrin Evans, Ornette Coleman, Sean Jones, Tim Warfield, Bernard Purdie, Pharoah Saunders, Terence Blanchard, Mingus Big Band/Dynasty/Orchestra, Bootsie Barnes, Jacky Terrasson, Terrence Howard, Bilal, and Christian McBride and continues to be the drummer of choice for numerous others.

Terell Stafford

portrait of performer holding a trumpet

An acclaimed trumpet player based in New York, Terell Stafford is recognized as an incredibly gifted and versatile player, combining a deep love of melody with his own brand of spirited and adventurous lyricism. Stafford is a member of the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, awarded a Grammy Award in 2009 for Best Large Ensemble, Live at the Village Vanguard. Stafford can be heard on more than 130 albums including his own, BrotherLee LoveCelebrating Lee Morgan, which received a 47th Annual NAACP Image Award nomination. Stafford is the Director of Jazz Studies and Chair of Instrumental Studies at Temple University, founder and band leader of the Terell Stafford Quintet, and Managing and Artistic Director of the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia.

Check back soon for additional performer announcements and more details.

Sep
23
Sat
Revolutionary Speaker Series @ Brandywine Battlefield Park
Sep 23 @ 12:00 – 14:00

Our speaker is, Andrew Outten, the historical programs manager of the Society of the Cincinnati and its American Revolution Institute in Washington, D.C. The program will focus on William Faden, one of the most influential British mapmakers in the late eighteenth century. Curiously, Faden reproduced his 1778 map of the Battle of Brandywine in 1784 with significant alterations. Drawing from his recent research, Mr. Outten examines the motives behind the production of a later edition and the general complexities of map production in the eighteenth century. Please join us for this lecture, questions, and refreshments.

After the presentation, guests can visit the Brandywine Battlefield Park’s exhibit gallery, join one or both afternoon tours, and enjoy some light refreshments.  Tickets are $20.00 ($23.18 total with fees) per person and available on Eventbrite Revolutionary Speaker Series.

West Chester University The Gordon@50 @ West Chester University
Sep 23 @ 13:00 – 16:00

Forest Festival — The Gordon @ 50

Saturday, September 23

1-4 PM (Rain Date: Sunday, September 24)

West Chester University, South Campus

"R" parking lot off South New Street

WCU celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Gordon Natural Area (GNA) with food, music, family activities, and more. Join one of 3 optional guided tours of the Gordon, a 126-acre preserved forest with native plants, stream and meadow habitat. Tours last approx. 45 minutes (appropriate footwear for walking through wet areas and on rough terrain with exposed roots and rocks is recommended).

  • 1:15 p.m. — Tree Identification Tour
  • 2:15 p.m. — Getting to Know the Gordon: History & Ecology with Dr. Jen Chandler, Department of Biology
  • 3:15 p.m. — The Eastern Meadow: Enhancing Habitat for the Monarch Butterfly with Dr. Nur Ritter, GNA Stewardship Manager

More details posted here as they become available.

Sep
25
Mon
grooveKIDS – group drumming class! @ grooveKSQ
Sep 25 @ 16:00 – 16:45

Parents! Looking for something worthwhile for your child after school? Our popular group drumming sessions for beginners, grooveKIDS, will return in September. This class is designed for early elementary students (grades 3-6). No prior drumming experience required. The students will learn:

  • about the basics of rhythm;

  • how to play in a small group and

  • how to improve their listening skills.

The classes will take place at the studio on Mondays in September and October: (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 and 10/16) from 4:00pm - 4:50pm. All materials will be provided.

Sep
26
Tue
Exhibition Reception
Sep 26 @ 19:55 – 20:55
Oct
1
Sun
Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley 
Oct 1 @ 13:00

Longwood Gardens Announces Release of Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley

New book celebrates the du Pont family legacy of land stewardship and horticultural creativity. Book signing and lecture slated for October 1 at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library.

Kennett Square, PA - Longwood Gardens today announced the release of Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley, a stunning new book featuring photographs by Larry Lederman and text by Marta McDowell. The book explores the rich history and unique attributes of five former du Pont estates that have become cultural landmarks in the Brandywine Valley, including Hagley Museum and Library, Nemours Estate, Mt. Cuba Center, Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, and Longwood Gardens. The hardcover book retails for $60 and is available now onsite at Longwood’s Garden Shop and online at shop.longwoodgardens.org/product/dupont-gardens-of-the-brandywine/.

Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley cover - email.jpgPublished by Monacelli, Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley features 240 pages and 220 stunning photographs. The book opens with a preface by Lederman that details his personal experience with the gardens, an introductory essay by Charles A. Birnbaum, President and CEO of the Cultural Landscape Foundation, who writes about the du Pont landscape legacy, and a chapter dedicated to the du Pont heritage of horticulture and stewardship. McDowell, a garden writer who combines a deep knowledge of garden design and horticulture with a penchant for social history, contributed the book’s thoughtful text, relating the stories of these gardens, both their history and their commitment to the future through strategies for sustainable management and growth.

“The Brandywine Valley is home to some of the most spectacular gardens in the world and so much of that beauty is owed to the thoughtful vision of the du Pont family who created and preserved these estates for all to enjoy,” said Paul B. Redman, President and CEO of Longwood Gardens. “We are delighted to join these other great gardens in celebrating the release of this new book. The inspiring stories by Marta McDowell coupled with the beautiful images by Larry Lederman make this book an inspiring read for garden lovers, landscape designers, and horticulturists.”

To celebrate the launch of the new book, a book signing and lecture will be held at Winterthur Museum, Garden, & Library on Sunday, October 1 at 1pm. McDowell will share stories and histories of the gardens, while Lederman will describe his approach and experience photographing these beautiful places throughout the seasons. A selection of photos from the book will be on display. Tickets for the lecture only or including the lecture and a signed copy of the book, are available now on the Winterthur website.

Since arriving in America in 1800, the descendants of the du Pont family have made their mark as innovative industrialists, generous philanthropists, pioneering preservationists, collectors of American decorative arts, and ecological stewards of natural environments. Longwood’s own legacy finds its beginning interwoven with the du Pont family’s passion for nature and preservation. In 1906, industrialist Pierre S. du Pont (1870-1954) purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Through that act of preservation, Longwood Gardens was born. In Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley, readers can view the iconic landscapes of one of the world’s great horticultural displays and its 1,100 acres of dazzling gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, and grand conservatory.

Lederman’s vivid photographs exquisitely capture the beauty and spirit of each place, moving through the seasons and the day from dawn to dusk. With an individual chapter dedicated to each garden, readers will travel to the naturalized woodland at Winterthur, the Beaux-Arts elegance of Nemours, the striking ruins atop ruins of the Crowninshield Garden at Hagley, and the picturesque native plant gardens and scenic trails of Mt. Cuba Center.

About the Authors
Following a successful career in corporate law, Larry Lederman turned to photography as an avocation. From an initial focus on the forms and foliage of trees, Lederman now captures the beauty of gardens and landscapes through the seasons. He is the author of many books, including Magnificent Trees of the New York Botanical Garden, The Rockefeller Family Gardens: An American Legacy, and Garden Portraits: Experiencing Natural Beauty, all published by Monacelli, and the principal photographer for the 125th anniversary edition of The New York Botanical Garden (Abrams).
Marta McDowell is a garden historian and writer whose books include Emily Dickinson’s Gardening Life, Unearthing the Secret Garden, and Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life. She teaches landscape history and horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden and is a featured speaker at garden clubs and horticultural organizations.
Charles A. Birnbaum, FASLA, FAAR, founder, president, and CEO of The Cultural Landscape Foundation, is the editor of Experiencing Olmsted, a survey of parks and public spaces.

About Longwood Gardens
In 1906, industrialist Pierre S. 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 1,100 acres of dazzling gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, a 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ, and grand conservatory. Longwood Gardens is the living legacy of Pierre S. du Pont, bringing joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning. Open daily, Longwood is one of more than 30 gardens in the Philadelphia region known as America’s Garden Capital. For more information, visit longwoodgardens.org.


Du Pont Gardens of the Brandywine Valley Book Signing and Lecture
When: 
Sunday, October 1 @ 1 PM
Where: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807
Details: Garden historian and writer Marta McDowell will share stories and histories of the gardens, while acclaimed photographer Larry Lederman will describe his approach and experience photographing these beautiful places. A selection of photos from the book will be on display. Tickets for the lecture only or including the lecture and a signed copy of the book, are available now on the Winterthur website.

 

Oct
2
Mon
grooveKIDS – group drumming class! @ grooveKSQ
Oct 2 @ 16:00 – 16:45

Parents! Looking for something worthwhile for your child after school? Our popular group drumming sessions for beginners, grooveKIDS, will return in September. This class is designed for early elementary students (grades 3-6). No prior drumming experience required. The students will learn:

  • about the basics of rhythm;

  • how to play in a small group and

  • how to improve their listening skills.

The classes will take place at the studio on Mondays in September and October: (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 and 10/16) from 4:00pm - 4:50pm. All materials will be provided.

Oct
6
Fri
First Friday – Kennett, Wilmington, West Chester
Oct 6 @ 17:00
Oct
7
Sat
Fall Harvest Festival at Newlin Grist Mill @ Newlin Grist Mill
Oct 7 @ 10:00 – 16:00

Visit historic Newlin Grist Mill on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 10am to 4pm to experience the site’s annual Fall Harvest Festival, back this year for the first time since 2019. A local favorite, this event provides fun for the whole family!

The festival will feature a variety of historic skills and trades demonstrations, as well as fun activities for kids of all ages. Visitors can learn colonial dancing with the Heritage Dancers, enjoy performances by Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theatre, and play 18th-century games! Many favorite activities from years past will be returning, including pumpkin painting and hayrides. A Colonial Market will offer up handcrafted goods for sale, and a Tavern will feature beverages from Deer Creek Malthouse and Penns Woods Winery.

This year’s theme, “Food Traditions Past and Present,” will highlight foods and cooking from the 18th century, along with the trades that made it possible to put food on the table in early America. Food trucks will also be on site offering delicious 21st-century eats!

Admission to the Fall Harvest Festival is free for all ages. Parking is $5 per car. Shuttle buses between the parking area and the festival site will run every 15 minutes throughout the event. Additional costs apply for hayrides and pumpkin painting. For more information, visit www.newlingristmill.org or call the site at 610-459-2359.

The Fall Harvest Festival is made possible in part by the generous sponsorship of Team Toyota of Glen Mills and Univest Bank & Trust Co., with additional support from Chandler Funeral Home, Harry Tillman Automotive LLC, Hoffman’s Exterminating Co., IT Edge, R. Webb Excavating LLC, and WSFS Bank.

Brewfest
Oct 7 @ 13:30 – 17:00

Kennett Brewfest

Experience the best of local and regional breweries at the area’s premier craft beer events.

Next Happening

Kennett Brewfest

October 07, 2023 |1:30-5:00 PM
600 South Broad StreetKennett Square, PA 19348

Reserve Tickets

The Kennett Brewfest, now in its 26th year, takes place every October and is the area’s premier craft beer events, showcasing the best of local and regional breweries.

The event begins every year with an exclusive Connoisseur Session showcasing select breweries along with food pairings from Talula’s Table and live music. These breweries bring the best of their best to the Connoisseur Session as they vie for the coveted Best of Connoisseur award, which is voted on by Connoisseur ticket holders.

The regular Brewfest session features beer from 80+ local and regional craft breweries as well as live music, food trucks, and vendors with beer-centric merchandise.

Oct
8
Sun
Classics 2023 – Benefit for Kennett Symphony
Oct 8 @ 10:30
Rockdale Arts District Open House @ Aston Mills Arts
Oct 8 @ 11:00 – 15:00
Rockdale Arts District Open House
Sunday, Oct 8, 11-3
Visit multiple arts and music locations in Aston, PA! Free activities for families at Rockdale Music and Rockdale Art Center. View and purchase original fine art and fine craft at 2 New Road Studios and Aston Mills Arts from local fine artists.
Rockdale Art Center, 2551 Mount Road
2 New Road Studios, Enter through Convent & Lundgren
Aston Mills Arts, 3100 Mount Road, Front of Building
Rockdale Music, 3100 Mount Road, Back of Building
Oct
9
Mon
grooveKIDS – group drumming class! @ grooveKSQ
Oct 9 @ 16:00 – 16:45

Parents! Looking for something worthwhile for your child after school? Our popular group drumming sessions for beginners, grooveKIDS, will return in September. This class is designed for early elementary students (grades 3-6). No prior drumming experience required. The students will learn:

  • about the basics of rhythm;

  • how to play in a small group and

  • how to improve their listening skills.

The classes will take place at the studio on Mondays in September and October: (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 and 10/16) from 4:00pm - 4:50pm. All materials will be provided.

Oct
12
Thu
Dark History
Oct 12 @ 20:30 – 21:30
Dark History, Thursday, October 12th, 7 - 8:30 pm

A sequel to the first Dark History book, Murder, Madness, and Misadventure in Southeastern Pennsylvania, this book features more true tales of the region's disasters, deaths and tragedies – offering readers a window into a macabre slice of history.

This event is in person as well as virtual.

The cost is $10 for advanced registration and $15 at the door. Members are free.

Click the following link:  https://www.jotform.com/232336181332145

Oct
13
Fri
Unionville Community Fair
Oct 13 all-day
Unionville Community Fair
Fairground

“Embracing All Of Southern Chester County!” Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15
ucfair.org

 

Pretty Woman: The Musical Opens
Oct 13 @ 20:00

FALL IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN.

MAKING WILMINGTON PREMIERE IN OCTOBER

- TICKETS ON SALE NOW -

The Grand presents the Wilmington premiere of PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL at The Playhouse on Rodney Square for five performances only, Friday, October 13 through Sunday, October 15. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is part of the 2023-2024 Broadway in Wilmington season presented by Bank of America.

Tickets for PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL are on sale now at BroadwayInWilmington.org, by calling 302.888.0200, or by visiting The Playhouse Box Office at 1007 N. Market Street. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more and may be placed by calling 302.888.0200.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell (HairsprayKinky BootsLegally Blonde).

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL features an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance (“Summer of ’69”, “Heaven”), and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and screenwriter J. F. Lawton. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will lift your spirits and light up your heart. “If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical!” (BuzzFeed News).

Leading the North American tour as Vivian Ward and Edward Lewis are Ellie Baker and Chase Wolfe . Joining them are Rae Davenport as Kit De Luca, Adam Du Plessis as Happy Man/Mr. Thompson, and Liam Searcy as Philip Stuckey.

Rounding out the company in alphabetical order are Matthew Blum, Brianna Clark, Kerry D’Jovanni, Vincent DiPeri, Lauren Esser, Charlie Fusari, Steven Gagliano, Justin Glass, Christian Maxwell Henry, Alexandra Kinsley, Joshua Kring, Bethany McDonald, Robert Miller, Hank Santos, Taylor M. Sheppard, Devyn Trondson, Elana ValastroSarah Wang, and Channing Weir.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL has original scenic design by David Rockwell, tour scenic design by Christine Peters, costume design by Gregg Barnes, lighting design by Kenneth Posner and Philip S. Rosenberg, sound design by John Shivers, hair design by Josh Marquette, makeup design by Fiona Mifsud, and music supervision, arrangements, and orchestrations by Will Van Dyke.

 Featured in the musical is Roy Orbison and Bill Dee’s international smash hit song “Oh, Pretty Woman,” which inspired the iconic movie. PRETTY WOMAN the film (produced by Arnon Milchan - New Regency Productions) was an international smash hit when it was released in 1990.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is “Big Romance & Big Fun!” (Broadway.com) and “Dazzles!” (Deadline). The Hollywood Reporter calls it “Irresistible! A romantic fantasy. A contemporary fairy tale.” And BuzzFeed News says “If you love the movie, you’ll love the musical!” The 3-time Audience Choice Award-Winner is brought to life by a powerhouse creative team representing the best of music, Hollywood, and Broadway. PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL will lift your spirits and light up your heart.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL ended its 13-month run at the Nederlander Theatre on Broadway on August 18, 2019. The musical began performances in Hamburg, Germany on September 24, 2019, and opened in London’s West End in February 2020 before COVID-19 shuttered theaters around the world. The London production reopened July 8, 2021 to great acclaim at the Savoy Theatre in the West End.

PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL is produced on tour by Crossroads Live North America and is booked by The Booking Group (www.thebookinggroup.com).

This production of PRETTY WOMAN THE MUSICAL was licensed by Music Theatre International, www.mtishows.com.

Atlantic Records’ PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL (ORIGINAL BROADWAY CAST RECORDING) is produced by Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance and is available on all DSP’s and on Vinyl and CD in stores nationwide.

For more information visit: PrettyWomanTheMusical.com

Facebook.com/PrettyWoman | Twitter.com/PrettyWoman | Instagram.com/PrettyWoman/

 IF YOU GO:

What:                 PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL

When:                October 13-15, 2023

Times:                Friday, October 13 at 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 14 at 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.

                            Sunday, October 15 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Price:                  Tickets start at $40

Where:               The Playhouse on Rodney Square

                            1007 N. Market Street

                            Wilmington, DE

Phone:                302.888.0200

Website:            www.BroadwayInWilmington.org

# # #

Broadway in Wilmington is presented by Bank of America. Additional season support by The Buccini/Pollin Group. 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.

Oct
14
Sat
Unionville Community Fair
Oct 14 all-day
Unionville Community Fair
Fairground

“Embracing All Of Southern Chester County!” Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15
ucfair.org

 

Oct
15
Sun
Unionville Community Fair
Oct 15 all-day
Unionville Community Fair
Fairground

“Embracing All Of Southern Chester County!” Friday, Oct. 13-Sunday, Oct. 15
ucfair.org

 

Oct
16
Mon
For the Love of Art – Philadelphia/Tri-State Artists Equity 74th Anniversary Annual Fall Juried Show @ Wayne Art Center
Oct 16 @ 10:00 – Nov 11 @ 16:00

Exhibition Reception October 25, 2023, 5-7PM

grooveKIDS – group drumming class! @ grooveKSQ
Oct 16 @ 16:00 – 16:45

Parents! Looking for something worthwhile for your child after school? Our popular group drumming sessions for beginners, grooveKIDS, will return in September. This class is designed for early elementary students (grades 3-6). No prior drumming experience required. The students will learn:

  • about the basics of rhythm;

  • how to play in a small group and

  • how to improve their listening skills.

The classes will take place at the studio on Mondays in September and October: (9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 and 10/16) from 4:00pm - 4:50pm. All materials will be provided.

Oct
17
Tue
A Noisy Mind @ Colonna Contemporary
Oct 17 @ 11:00 – 18:00

A Noisy Mind' is a solo show featuring new works by multidisciplinary artist ADHD (aka Colin Frangicetto aka Space Case).  If there was one word to sum up the theme of this exhibition it would be overwhelm and that is surely very much by design. Through a variety of mediums and aesthetics the artist seeks to make the audience step inside of his post internet world which is made up of the broken synapses of neurodivergence, an ever present ringing of the ear and the haunted memories of a life spent on the road. 

There is a quiet/loud dynamic at play here in the art much akin to the music he spent over half of his life creating. Chaotic and violent feeling de-collage pieces are balanced by soft overpainted personal photographs . Large, expressive figurative paintings on canvas with gestural marks and scrawl are offset by smaller minimal abstract works on paper.  The works feel as if they are all either whispering or shouting : This is what it is like for me to exist right now. This is how I got here, this is where I am and I have no idea where I am going. By the way, how are you?

Among some of the more experimental works in the show is 'Constant Companion' which is simply an iPod mounted to a pure white painting on wood that plays the tone of the artist's tinnitus on an infinite loop in headphones for anyone to listen. Distortion pedals are likewise painted and mounted to panels like historical war relics along with decades of stolen hotel key cards collaged in overlapping grids. Oversized xeroxed photographs of Xanax & Adderall medication bottles are covered with thousands of meaningful markings; one for every day since they were prescribed. Ironically for an artist currently known prominently for still digital paintings, the only digital works in the show are small looping videos made of text and screen captures. 

While the description of all of this can sound dark and perhaps anxiety inducing there is a consistent sense of levity and tender self awareness that seeks to draw you closer & hold your hand through the scary bits. Like a life-saving laughing fit at the peak of a bad acid trip, sometimes joking our way through our most difficult moments is the best way to survive them. 

Brandywine Business Network (BBN) @ Westchester Pizza Cafe
Oct 17 @ 12:00 – 13:00

Come join us for lunch and networking to share your expertise and learn about other businesses.

No fee. Just purchase lunch and contribute 2 dollars for raffle.

Questions contact:

[email protected]

Oct
18
Wed
Book Club
Oct 18 @ 18:00 – 19:00

Rachel Kohl

Evening Book Club

Join us on the third Wednesday of each month for our Evening Book Club! New members are always welcome.

Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Community Room
Library: Rachel Kohl Community Library
Audience:   Adults     New Adult     Seniors 
Categories:  Book Discussion 
BPA
Oct 18 @ 18:15

Join us for our October Event

Networking & Cocktails beginning at 6:15 pm.

Sit Down Dinner at 7:00 pm

Members and their guests $40 per person, Non-Members $50 per person.

Pay Online by credit card Click to http://www.bpaofwesterndelco.com/online-payment/

“We are planning an informational night for our members and guests!

The leadership of Chadds Ford Twp, Concord Twp and Thornbury (Delaware Co) Twp are invited to give us an update on what is happening in each!!

Oct
21
Sat
COPPÉLIA
Oct 21 @ 19:00

FIRST STATE BALLET THEATRE KICKS OFF 2023-2024

SEASON AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE WITH COPPÉLIA

The charming tale of love, mischief and a mysterious toy maker
Join the vivacious Swanhilda and her friends as they set out to uncover the identity of the mysterious Coppélia, whose appearance at the workshop of the eccentric Dr. Coppelius sets off a chain of comical misadventures. This charming classic filled with laughs and delightful music and dancing is perfect for young audiences.

Saturday, October 21 at 7 pm
Sunday, October 22 at 2 pm
The Grand Opera House – Copeland Hall
818 N. Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Tickets: $19.99-$57
Call 302-652-5577 or visit www.thegrandwilmington.org

FSBT PARTNERS WITH RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF GREATER
DELAWARE FOR TOY DRIVE
FSBT will be conducting a Toy Drive at our three shows in Copeland Hall this season – Coppélia, The Nutcracker and The Sleeping Beauty – to benefit the families staying at Ronald McDonald House in Wilmington. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware serves families with seriously ill children by enabling access to medical care and providing a place that offers comfort, hope, and togetherness. Bring a toy to any performances to donate and brighten the lives of families facing serious challenges.
For a list of suggested donations, visit www.firststateballet.org.

Ronald McDonald House Contact
Erin McGrath
Marketing & Communications Manager
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware
302-428-5322
[email protected]

ABOUT FIRST STATE BALLET THEATRE
Established in 1999, First State Ballet Theatre (FSBT) is Delaware's leader in ballet performance, training, education and outreach. Our mission is to present ballet boldly to Delaware; to enrich our community with live professional performances; to inspire and educate dancers and audiences of the future; and to connect local youth with a creative, inclusive movement experience.
First State Ballet Theatre is Delaware's only professional ballet company and employs a diverse roster of professional dancers from around the world. FSBT is based in Wilmington’s historic Grand Opera House and presents classical and contemporary ballet programming and new works from local and internationally-recognized choreographers.
Each year FSBT reaches over 6,000 people through our performances and outreach programs. The School of FSBT offers ballet classes and other dance programming year-round for students ages three years to seniors and attracts students from Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and all three counties in Delaware.
This organization 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.

For more information about First State Ballet Theatre’s 2023-2024 Season,
please visit www.firststateballet.org

Oct
22
Sun
Clover Market
Oct 22 @ 10:00 – 16:00

Returning to Kennett Square on Sunday, October 22nd, the award-winning Clover Market brings
together the best of handmade and vintage artistry, delicious local food, and live music. Janet
Gardner Long, founder of Clover Market, shares the origins of this fantastic event, a little bit
about herself, and how it has become a Kennett bi-annual mainstay.
An Accessible High Quality Popup Event
Clover Market sprouted its roots in the spring of 2010 as a passion “side project” for Janet
Gardner Long, who lived in Ardmore at the time. Long envisioned as an outdoor popup event
that would seamlessly combine antiques, handcrafted items, and artistry. “While there were
higher end art shows around and flea markets of course,” shared Long, “there wasn’t anything
at the time that had a combination of all of these types of items at a high quality level—but still
price accessible.” After a rigorous approval process, the market received the green light and
made its debut in Ardmore with 25 vendors. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and
Clover Market quickly expanded to include locations in Chestnut Hill, Bryn Mawr (which
replaced Ardmore when the customer parking lot was developed), Collingswood, and eventually
Kennett Square. Today, the market boasts 90-100 vendors at each location, alongside food
trucks, live music, and community partners, making it a vibrant, must-visit destination for all, and
has won many Best of Philly and Best of Main Line awards, most recently winning the accolade
of Best of Philly’s “Best Use of a Sunday Afternoon.”
Long is the driving force behind this “scrappy one-woman business,” and she brings an
entrepreneurial spirit to the venture. Her professional background encompasses a wide range of
skills, including advertising, marketing, design, and project management. Clover Market
provided her with an opportunity to blend these diverse talents and feed her love for learning
and connecting people—which is all palpably experienced to attendees and vendors alike.
The Kennett Square Connection
The journey of Clover Market to Kennett Square was orchestrated by Tara Dugan, founder of
worKS, who saw the potential in bringing the market to our charming borough. Tara had
previously been a vendor at Clover Market under a different name, Scout and Annie, and her
local roots gave her unique insights into Kennett Square’s community. After getting the green
light from Genesis, the property’s owner at the time, and Kennett Collaborative, the market
made its Kennett Square debut in late June 2017. These days, with worKS being only two
blocks from the current Clover Market site, many patrons choose to visit both locations to
complete the afternoon.
Now, Clover Market has become a fixture in the Kennett Square community, with two events
taking place each year. Long, now lives nearby, and is enjoying its open and welcoming charm
to the fullest. “I love that open land preservation is valued here as are the arts,” says Long. “It’s
really a special place.” She and her husband, now empty nesters, are taking full advantage of
their new home, exploring local hiking trails, trying out new restaurants, and participating in
community events that the town is so well-known for. Notably, Long mentioned how “many great
events there are locally and how much everyone comes out to support them!”
Upcoming Market Delights (including two mini-trucks)!
The October 22nd Clover Market promises to be an exciting event, with over 100 vendors
showcasing their wares from 10 am until 4 pm at 600 S. Broad Street. As you embark on your
holiday shopping and decorating journey, make sure not to miss two delightful mini-trucks from

Vellum St. Soap Company and May With Love Knits, together on-site for the first time. Check
out the full list of vendors here. Additionally, Braeloch Brewing and Grace Winery will be serving
beer and wine respectively, Calabrese Arts will provide face painting for the little ones, and the
talented local musicians Paul Wilkinson & Luke Ferracone will entertain the crowd from 12-3
pm. Our tip: get there early for the opening bell, a lovely Market tradition, and to snatch up those
unique finds first!
In conclusion, the Clover Market is not just a market; it’s a celebration of artisanal
craftsmanship, community, and the creative spirit. As the market continues to thrive, it remains a
testament to the power of entrepreneurial spirit, community support, and the enduring charm of
Kennett Square.

Clover Market Kennett Square
Oct 22 @ 10:00 – 16:00

This Market will feature 100+ carefully curated vendors with a wide variety of handmade and vintage goods along with food trucks, live music, beer and wine, free kids' crafts, and many additional shopping and dining options in town.

The Market vendors will be set up in the entire parking lot at 600 S. Broad Street, right across from Kennett High School. The entire lot will be closed for the Market. The Market is just a very short walk drive from the downtown shopping and restaurant district and close to additional dining options and activities on Birch Street.

The Market is FREE to attend, family-friendly and held outdoors rain or shine (cancellations are only considered in the case of severe or dangerous weather). On-leash, well-socialized dogs are welcome!  Get more information on the website and by following @clovermarket on Instagram and Facebook.

Nov
2
Thu
Chadds Ford Business Association – Luncheon
Nov 2 @ 12:00 – 13:00

All are welcome

Thursday November  2nd at Noon

Brian Coyle from The Henderson Group will be our guest speak and host. 

Brian plans on discussing the best features of the Amenity Center, the availability of the Amenity Center,

and future Henderson Projects in our area. 

We look forward to you joining us.  Thank you.

 Henderson Group

The New Amenity Center

2 Christy Drive, 1st Floor,

Chadds Ford, PA, 19317

 

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Nov
3
Fri
First Friday – Kennett, Wilmington, West Chester
Nov 3 @ 17:00
Nov
4
Sat
Super Science Saturday @ Super Science Saturday at West Chester University
Nov 4 all-day

West Chester University is hosting a free one-day STEM Workshop.  Super Science Saturday is for girls in grades 6 - 12 to spend the day with women scientists doing hands-on experiments and talking about careers.