Apr
16
Sat
7th Run for Our Sons takes aim at Duchenne
Apr 16 @ 08:00

 

Date:  Saturday, April 16, 2016

Time:
9:00 AM race time (8:00 AM registration opens)

Amenities :
Technical T-shirt guaranteed for paid pre-registration by April 4th and available while supplies last on race day. Door Prizes and Raffle Prizes as well as refreshments available. Awards for overall male and female winners. Family Fun Day events ongoing including games,  Gobo the Clown and face painting.

Location:  Charles F. Patton Middle School, Kennett Square, PA

Course:
Enjoy the morning as you follow the rolling hills through two residential neighborhoods, starting and finishing at Charles F. Patton Middle School

 

Massive Barn Market
Apr 16 @ 09:00 – 16:00

You are invited to Chadds Ford Historical Society  April 16, 2016. Lisa Vonderstruk and Brandywine View Antiques will have over 100 vendors, 10 food trucks, an antique car show (if it doesn’t rain) and of course the ceremonial rope cutting at 9 a.m.

Why is this rope cutting so important to me? Because I love Brimfield, Massachusetts. Host to on the biggest, all mighty antique markets in the country. With over 17 football fields of merchandise and 7,000 vendors, thousands of shoppers congregate for one week.

This is a Rain or Shine event. Every day, at a different time, a different field would open to the shoppers. On one field, nobody could buy or sell until 9 a.m. That was my favorite field. Even Steven dibs… For me, it’s the excitement of “the find.” That is how the rope cutting began and the MASSIVE Barn Market was named.

My goal with this growing market is to keep putting fabulous people together, quality finds and giving the customer a taste of the “Brimfield experience.” This is not a flea market, nor a yard sale. You can expect to find antiques, unique, vintage, farm fresh, salvage, handmade and quality goods. We get the best local food trucks and beverages (adult and otherwise) to boot!

"Our goal is for you to have fun." Lisa Vonderstruk.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sowing Seeds
Apr 16 @ 10:00 – 11:15

Sow seeds with us at the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art. Help us sow seeds outdoors, as we walk the grounds learning about plants and their growing cycle. After our walk, we’ll read On Meadowview Street and then plant seeds for you to take home, watch sprout, and then plant in your own yard—just like Caroline in the book.

For children ages 5 to 10 and an accompanying adult. Please register participating child only.


Please plan to arrive 5-10 minutes prior to the start of the walk; meet outside the Brandywine River Museum of Art, in the parking lot. If you have any questions, please contact us at (610) 388-8326.

First State Ballet presents Don Quixote
Apr 16 @ 19:00 – 20:00

 

First State Ballet Theatre presents the ballet classic "Don Quixote" on April 16 at 7:00 pm and April 17 at 2:00 pm at the Baby Grand Theater, 818 N. Market Street, Wilmington, DE. Adults $38-48, students $19-24, seniors and groups $5 discount.  Call 1 800-37GRAND or visit www.ticketsatthegrand.org (discounts not available online).

Apr
17
Sun
Critter Crawl
Apr 17 all-day
Apr
18
Mon
Pages and Panels Book Club @ Kennett Public Library
Apr 18 @ 17:00 – 17:45
Young readers can explore storytelling through the world of comics and graphic novels at this exciting new club for 2nd through 4th graders, which will meet every Monday from April 4 to May 9. By combining group book discussions with fun activities and creative projects, Pages and Panels will get even the most reluctant reader excited to dive into visual storytelling and reading. to register, click here.
Apr
19
Tue
Kids Around the World @ Kennett Public Library
Apr 19 @ 18:00 – 19:00

Join us for the spring session of our KPL Kids Around the World art and movement program. Designed for young learners age 7 - 11, Kids Around the World is a diversity-driven, multimedia exploration of different cultures through art, history, geography, and dance. This program is made possible by a Curiosity Creates grant from Disney and the American Library Association. For more information, click here.

Apr
20
Wed
Award-winning Broadcaster Pat Ciarrocchi Keynote at Chamber Breakfast
Apr 20 @ 08:30 – 09:30

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce to Host Annual Inspirational Breakfast April 20

The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Inspirational Breakfast Wednesday, April 20, beginning at 7:30 am at The Mendenhall Inn. The keynote speaker is Pat Ciarrocchi, award-winning broadcaster who will share insights and lessons learned during her esteemed career.

The Inspirational Breakfast welcomes business and community leaders from across the region. The fee is $45 for Members and $55 for Non-Members. Tables are available for $450. To register, visit www.scccc.com.

The event includes a coffee reception at 7:30 am followed by a sit-down breakfast and program at 8:30 am. Special guests Valley Forge Military Academy & College, as well as the Heraldic Fanfare Trumpets & Academy Color Guard will begin the program.

Chester County native Pat Ciarrocchi traveled the globe covering major events of the day during her stellar 33-year career as anchor at CBS3 in Philadelphia. She has earned virtually every major honor in broadcasting including being the first woman inducted into the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

About Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce
The Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce, the region's leading pro-business member organization, is dedicated to the growth and development of its members and the business community by providing opportunities to connect businesses and support sustainable economic development. Founded in 1929 in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, the Chamber’s nearly 500 member businesses consist of influential business leaders and professionals, not-for-profits, institutions, legislative leaders, and more. The Chamber hosts more than 70 events and programs each year in the Southern Chester County region. To join or learn more about the Chamber, visit www.scccc.com.

 

 

Business and Professional Association Monthly Meeting
Apr 20 @ 18:15 – 21:00

The purpose of the Business and Professional Association of Western Delaware County is to foster superior working relationships among area businesses and generate interest in local, state and federal issues. BPA is dedicated in the pursuit of guiding and assisting new and existing businesses for sustainable growth and prosperity of the Western Delaware County region.

Monthly meetings include a meal, program and an opportunity to network.

http://bpaofwesterndelco.com/category/events/

For information on becoming a member of BPA of Western Delco, please go to our membership page where you will be able to download an application.

 

Apr
21
Thu
Women’s Empowerment Luncheon @ People's Light and Theatre Company
Apr 21 @ 11:00
Tavern Talks: Beer for breakfast
Apr 21 @ 19:00 – 21:00

Did you know that in the 18th century you could get away with drinking beer for breakfast? During the April Tavern Talks event, the Chadds Ford Historical Society will be exploring all kinds of beverages that colonists would have consumed, both alcoholic and non. On Thursday, April 21 from 7-9 p.m., in the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s 300-year-old tavern, guests will be able to sample several different beverages that were staples of the Colonists, such as ale, rum punch, mead, shrub, coffee and drinking chocolate. You will also have the opportunities play some 18th century tavern games, meet Mr. Barns, our tavern keeper, and more! Featured participants at the event will be Yards Brewing Co., Red Brick Craft DistilleryDeer Creek MalthouseAmerican Heritage Chocolate, and The Colony Meadery.

 

Music on the Brandywine – Project Fusion
Apr 21 @ 19:30

Music on the Brandywine: Project Fusion
April 21, 7:30 p.m.
This saxophone quartet stages engaging concerts, performing their programs exclusively from memory. Their diverse repertoire represents their advocacy of new music and also includes standards. The group is the winner of Astral's 2015 National Auditions.

http://www.brandywine.org/conservancy/events

Apr
22
Fri
Tempera Tour and Demo
Apr 22 @ 10:00 – 11:00

Tempera Tour & Demo at
Andrew Wyeth Studio

Fridays in April  

10 and 11:15 a.m. and 12:45, 2 and 3:15 p.m.

Artist Terry Wolf, a member of the Society of Tempera Painters, will show visitors the process of mixing colors and painting with this exacting medium. Demonstrations included during studio tours Fridays in April.

Apr
23
Sat
Chadds Ford Community Day
Apr 23 @ 08:00 – 13:00

Community Day is Saturday April 23, 2016

Starting with Roadside Clean-up at 8:00 am followed by Recycling, Good Will drop, Shredding, Food Drive and a few new categories of vendors will be at the Chadds Ford Township Building lot from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

We are currently looking for volunteers to help with Recycle/Community Day on Saturday, April 23. If you should have an interest in helping with this event, we are filling volunteer shifts from 9am - 11am and 11am - 1pm with volunteers who will assist Township staff and direct residents who are dropping off items for recycle. We also need volunteers to oversee the food collection area. Let us know if you can help at [email protected]

More information will be coming your way.

Earth Day Cleanup – Oxford
Apr 23 @ 09:00 – 12:00
Grand Opening FMFCU
Apr 23 @ 09:00 – 14:00
Pennsbury Township Lawn Sale
Apr 23 @ 09:00 – 14:00

The township’s annual yard sale will be held on Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m

Young Friends of Brandywine River Cleanup
Apr 23 @ 09:00 – 13:00

23rd Annual Brandywine River Cleanup

April 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Join the Young Friends of the Brandywine for spring cleaning. We will clean up the banks of the Brandywine from Lenape Bridge outside West Chester to Thompson's Bridge in Delaware. Please register in advance.

Fiber Arts at the Brandywine River Museum
Apr 23 @ 09:30 – 17:00

Join us for a special weekend with local Quilters, Weavers, Knitters & Crocheters. The artists will be displaying their special talents and will gladly answer questions and provide different fabric specialties for sale.

Vendors:

  • Brandywine Quilters
  • Woolen items (Pam Horstmann)
  • Handweaving/Knitting (Doris Molleca) -Sat. /  Weaver (Cynthia Baker) -Sun.
  • Weaver/Knitter (Alice Cooper)
  • Weaver (Lynn McKay)
  • Handmade Bags (Marlene Sontchi)
  • Knitting (Susan Walter)
Trinkets or Treasures
Apr 23 @ 10:00 – 16:00

Trinkets or Treasures

April 23, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 

The Brandywine River Museum of Art will host "Trinkets or Treasures," an appraisal day on Saturday, April 23, with appraisers from Freemans, America's oldest auction house. The appraisers will offer verbal appraisals of an extensive variety of objects. Freemans' knowledgeable team of auction specialists, many of whom have been featured on PBS's Antiques Roadshow, will provide expert valuations of fine paintings, jewelry, furniture and decorative arts including: porcelain, jade, silver and rare books. Attendees will receive a verbal auction estimate. Please bring in photos for larger items. No guns, stamps, dolls, or collectibles, please. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Timed tickets are available every half hour, with the last ticket at 3:30 p.m. The cost is $30 per time slot for one item and includes admission to the museum and exhibitions. Tickets may be purchased online at brandywine.org or by calling 610-388-8112.

Annual Instrumental Competition for Young Artists
Apr 23 @ 13:00 – 14:00

Kennett Symphony of Chester County Announces
Annual Instrumental Competition for Young Artists
KENNETT SQUARE, PA –
The Kennett Symphony  annual Instrumental Competition for Young Artists on Saturday, April 23rd at 1:00 pm at the Kendal at Longwood Auditorium, Kennett Square, PA. The competition is limited to sixteen gifted young musicians in grades 9 to 12, each of whom will perform a classical composition or movement of a larger work for solo instrument and orchestra. The Young Artist Competitions provide an invaluable performance experience for these aspiring student musicians who have achieved a high level of proficiency. The auditions are open to the public and are free of charge. Each of the young musicians will be judged by a panel of professional musicians.

Three prizes will be awarded - first prize provides a $500 cash award and the opportunity for a solo performance with
the Kennett Symphony, second prize is $300, and third prize is $100.
Funding for the competition is provided in part through the
generosity of the Mushroom Festival, Inc. and the Kennett Run
Charities.
The competition is chaired by Paul and Irena Merluzzi. For further
information, contact the Kennett Symphony office at 610-444-6363.

2016 Earth Day celebration in Kennett
Apr 23 @ 17:00 – 21:00
Community Read with Author Ben Montgomery @ Longwood Gardens
Apr 23 @ 19:00 – 21:00
Join Longwood Gardens for a special evening with Ben Montgomery, author of the Community Read book, "Grandma Gatewood’s Walk." Montgomery will share more about Grandma Gatewood during his engaging presentation and you will get the chance to discuss the book with fellow readers. The evening will also include a presentation by Matt Kirk, a highly accomplished Appalachian Trail thru-hiker. 
Advance registration required; guests are $20, and registered members are free.
To register, click here.
Apr
24
Sun
Fiber Arts at the Brandywine River Museum
Apr 24 @ 09:30 – 17:00

Join us for a special weekend with local Quilters, Weavers, Knitters & Crocheters. The artists will be displaying their special talents and will gladly answer questions and provide different fabric specialties for sale.

Vendors:

  • Brandywine Quilters
  • Woolen items (Pam Horstmann)
  • Handweaving/Knitting (Doris Molleca) -Sat. /  Weaver (Cynthia Baker) -Sun.
  • Weaver/Knitter (Alice Cooper)
  • Weaver (Lynn McKay)
  • Handmade Bags (Marlene Sontchi)
  • Knitting (Susan Walter)
Annual Wildflower Celebration @ Mt. Cuba Center
Apr 24 @ 10:00 – 16:00

Don't miss Mt. Cuba Center's signature annual event. Enjoy a stunning display of spring wildflowers, live music, gardening demonstrations, family programming, and more. A variety of food selections are available for purchase. The first 1,000 families receive a free native plant. Free parking for this event is at the Red Clay Reservation located at 1003 Old Wilmington Road, Hockessin, DE 19707. From the parking area, shuttle buses and a walking path provide access to the garden. No registration required. Due to our rolling terrain and mulched paths, wheelchair access is limited. Pets are not permitted.

Wine and Words at Galer Estate Winery
Apr 24 @ 15:00 – 17:00

Sunday, April 24th from 3-5pm  join five renowned authors for a book-signing and discussion at Galer Estate Winery

Matty Dalrymple
Merry Jones
Scott Pruden
Sherry Knowlton
Bruce Mowday

Apr
25
Mon
Catalog Auction: Day 1- Fine Art
Apr 25 @ 09:00

Catalog Auction: Day 1- Fine Art

April 25 | 11am

Preview: April 22nd 9-5, April 24th 12-4 and

April 25th (Sale Day) from 9 AM

AUCTION INFO

VIEW ALL LOTS

 ONLINE BIDDING

ABSENTEE/PHONE BID SHEET

Bunch Auction web site Click Here

High School Art Exhibition @ Chester County Art Association
Apr 25 @ 17:00 – 20:00

From April 22 to April 29, CCAA will present the finest high school artwork from the entire county in both the Allinson and Huston galleries.  All Chester County School districts will be represented.  The exhibition is organized by the Chester County Intermediate Unit, and the opening reception is Monday night April 25, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Pages and Panels Book Club @ Kennett Public Library
Apr 25 @ 17:00 – 17:45
Young readers can explore storytelling through the world of comics and graphic novels at this exciting new club for 2nd through 4th graders, which will meet every Monday from April 4 to May 9. By combining group book discussions with fun activities and creative projects, Pages and Panels will get even the most reluctant reader excited to dive into visual storytelling and reading. to register, click here.
Apr
26
Tue
Catalog Auction: Day 2- Decorative Arts, Asian, Sports Memorabilia, Furniture
Apr 26 @ 09:00

Catalog Auction: Day 2- Decorative Arts, Asian, Sports Memorabilia, Furniture

April 26 | 11am

Preview: April 22nd 9-5, April 24th 12-4 and

April 26th (Sale Day) from 9 AM

AUCTION INFO

 VIEW ALL LOTS

 ONLINE BIDDING

 ABSENTEE/PHONE BID SHEET