The Great Pumpkin Carve
The Great Pumpkin Carve in Chadds Ford will be held Thursday October 20th and Friday October 21st from 5-9 p.m. and on Saturday October 22nd with expanded hours from 3-9 p.m. at the Chadds Ford Historical Society Visitor Center, 1736 Creek Road in Chadds Ford. On Thursday night, visitors can watch the artists in action as they bring the pumpkins to life, illuminated to highlight their amazing features. There will be hayrides, live music, haunted trail, food and beverages and more!
- Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 5pm-9pm (live carving)
- Friday, October 21, 2016 from 5pm-9pm
- Thursday, October 20, 2016 from *3pm-9pm (*new extended Saturday hours for 2016!)
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 7- 17. Free admission for CFHS Society members and kids 6 and under.
For more info on Chadds Ford Historical Society and our events, call (610) 388-7376, email us at [email protected], visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
The Great Pumpkin Carve
The Great Pumpkin Carve in Chadds Ford will be held Thursday October 20th and Friday October 21st from 5-9 p.m. and on Saturday October 22nd with expanded hours from 3-9 p.m. at the Chadds Ford Historical Society Visitor Center, 1736 Creek Road in Chadds Ford. On Thursday night, visitors can watch the artists in action as they bring the pumpkins to life, illuminated to highlight their amazing features. There will be hayrides, live music, haunted trail, food and beverages and more!
- Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 5pm-9pm (live carving)
- Friday, October 21, 2016 from 5pm-9pm
- Thursday, October 20, 2016 from *3pm-9pm (*new extended Saturday hours for 2016!)
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 7- 17. Free admission for CFHS Society members and kids 6 and under.
For more info on Chadds Ford Historical Society and our events, call (610) 388-7376, email us at [email protected], visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
On Saturday, Oct. 22, Natural Lands Trust is hosting its Third Annual ChesLen Chase for Open Space at its 1,263-acre ChesLen Preserve in Newlin Township. Runners of all ages and abilities are invited to choose from three courses – a 10K run, a 5K run, and a two-mile fun run-walk. Proceeds from ChesLen Chase for Open Space will benefit Natural Lands Trust’s ChesLen Preserve, one of the largest private nature preserves in southeastern Pennsylvania. All participants can celebrate after the race with food, craft beer, and live music. The event’s sponsor, Victory Brewing Company, will provide one free BBQ sandwich and one free beer (age 21 and older) to all participants. Additional sandwiches and beverages will be available for purchase from Victory’s iconic “Brew Pub on Wheels. Preregistration (before Oct. 7) is $40 for the 10K race, $30 for the 5K race, and $20 for the 2-mile fun run-walk. Kids ages 12 and under are free but must be registered to participate. Members of Natural Lands Trust receive an additional $5 discount. Learn more and register online at www.natlands.org/cheslenchase.
Join TLC Apiarist, Dan Borkoski, for an inside look at the busy, buzzy world of honeybees. Get a close-up look at a hive during routine inspection while gaining practical beekeeping knowledge. Don’t miss this great opportunity for non-beekeepers, prospective beekeepers, and new beekeepers interested in seeing another apiary. Protective veils will be available. If you have your own gear, please bring it along!
Take a unique tour of significant historical sites within Southern Chester County. Start at the site of the former Chandler Mill before hiking the former mill race. We will hike through the Chandler Mill Nature Preserve to learn about area history while exploring home sites and ruins before visiting the Bucktoe Cemetery, final resting place of at least 8 members of the Civil War Colored Troops. Learn about the archaeology being conducted to determine the church site before exploring the lands of the free African American community known as Timbuktu. The hike will provide a sneak peek at the Chandler Mill Nature Preserve and Red Clay Creek Local Historic District! Light refreshments will be provided.
The Great Pumpkin Carve
The Great Pumpkin Carve in Chadds Ford will be held Thursday October 20th and Friday October 21st from 5-9 p.m. and on Saturday October 22nd with expanded hours from 3-9 p.m. at the Chadds Ford Historical Society Visitor Center, 1736 Creek Road in Chadds Ford. On Thursday night, visitors can watch the artists in action as they bring the pumpkins to life, illuminated to highlight their amazing features. There will be hayrides, live music, haunted trail, food and beverages and more!
- Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 5pm-9pm (live carving)
- Friday, October 21, 2016 from 5pm-9pm
- Thursday, October 20, 2016 from *3pm-9pm (*new extended Saturday hours for 2016!)
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for ages 7- 17. Free admission for CFHS Society members and kids 6 and under.
For more info on Chadds Ford Historical Society and our events, call (610) 388-7376, email us at [email protected], visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
A crisp fall evening offers the perfect time to get out with the family to enjoy music, pageantry, and fun, and Unionville High School has just the opportunity. On Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016 from 6 to 10 p.m., the school will present “March on the Brandywine,” a marching band competition featuring 11 of the area’s best high school marching bands and color guards. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students and seniors, free for ages 5 and under. Food, including Unionville's famous hand-cut, fresh – never frozen! – band fries, will be available for purchase, along with programs and music-related items.
FIRST STATE BALLET THEATRE will launch its season at The Grand Opera House in Wilmington on October 22 -23, 2016, with one of the most beloved ballets, Swan Lake. Set to the hauntingly beautiful Tchaikovsky score, Swan Lake tells the love story of Prince Siegfried and the Swan Queen Odette. This timeless story of good against evil is the greatest of all romantic ballets and is most approachable and visually pleasing with something for everyone to enjoy.
Please visit our website for tickets and more information http://www.firststateballet.com/upcomingshows/
Donate to our cause a www.firststateballet.com/support/
The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art invites area residents 21 and over to throw caution to the wind, glitter in the air, and relive the fabulous disco era. The All Hallows’ Eve Costume Ball will be held on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. in the museum courtyard. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative costumes. Tickets include open bar, refreshments, music, costume contest and more. All proceeds raised will support programs of the Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art. To purchase tickets, visit https://335.blackbaudhosting.com/335/24th-All-Hallows-Eve-Costume-Ball.
Duel Perspective Talk
with Robert C. Jackson and Dr. Henry Adams
Sunday, October 23 1:30-2:30 pm
In this unique talk, visitors will explore contemporary representational painting through the eyes of an artist and a scholar. Truth & Vision exhibiting artist Robert C. Jackson and Dr. Henry Adams, Ruth Coulter Heede Professor of Art History at Case Western Reserve University, will discuss the current state of realism and its roots in the Brandywine Valley. Talk will be followed by a signing of the exhibition catalogue, Behind the Easel, authored by Jackson.
Delaware Art Museum
Chadds Ford Civic Association will honor Dr. Robert Craig on October 25 at 7 pm at the Brandywine River Museum Lecture Room
Operation Warm RunInspired Race
Sunday October 23, 2016, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join us for for the RunInspired 10K at Winterthur, supporting Operation Warm. For more information, visit their website http://runinspiredraces.com or call 717-507-3772.
UCFSD is partnering with the Chester County Intermediate Unit to provide insight into STEM, an educational program developed to prepare primary and secondary students for college and graduate study in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). This event experience to our community, an opportunity to .This event, targeted for middle and high school students and their families, will take place Oct. 27, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the UHS auditorium. The objectives of the event are to explore careers in the STEM field, work experiences of STEM professionals, and STEM education in action. RSVP to Barbara Bean at bbean@ucfsd.net. For additional information visit STEM Night Information
SURPRISES for EVERYONE
Friday, Oct 28 from 5 - 8 pm
Phone:(610) 388-2412
Toll free: 877-WYETHAJ (1- 877-993-8425)
Email: [email protected]
Mailing address: Chadds Ford Gallery
PO Box 179
Chadds Ford PA 19317
Winterthur After Hours
Friday October 28, 2016, 5:30 – 8:30 pm
Winterthur After Hours presents families and adults with an evening opportunity to explore The Galleries and grounds. Enjoy a variety of offerings that enhance our local treasure. Admission is Pay What You Wish. Got details and reservations, visit winterthur.org/performances.
Join a local birding expert and environmental educator as we look and listen for the common (and uncommon!) birds of Bucktoe. We will be taking short hikes through the preserve to spot birds using different habitats. Bring your own binoculars, or borrow ours!
Fall Festival Howl-o-Ween
Join us on Saturday October 29th from 11-3 for a family & dog friendly event!
At Olde Ridge Village
The event features
Build-A-Scarecrow (1-2 pm) Paw & Pumpkin Painting Halloween Alley
Moon Bounce Animal Rescue Groups
Canine Games & Prizes
Costume Contests 2:30 pm for Pups & People
Join Brandywine associate curator Amanda C. Burdan and scholar Betsy Fahlman, Professor of Art History at Arizona State University, for a lively exploration of “rural modernism,” a fascinating new approach to interpreting American art between the world wars that includes artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Grant Wood, N. C. Wyeth, Charles Demuth, Charles Sheeler and Grandma Moses. As the core of American modernism took shape, small towns played a part in creating a style that was reflective of the entire country. Many of these “rural” artists incorporated Pennsylvania places, such as Lancaster, Coatesville, Chadds Ford, and Doylestown into their paintings, taking modern art beyond the big cities. The program will include time to view the exhibition, Rural Modern: American Art Beyond the City and light refreshments. A book signing of the exhibition catalogue will be held directly following the talk.
Program Schedule
1 p.m. “American Crossroads: Rural Life Meets Modern Art”
The story of how modern art first arrived in the United States takes many forms, but most accounts of the tale take place in New York or other major American cities. This, however, is only the beginning of the story. The full scope of American modernism reflects the undeniable impact that rural America had on the expansion and embrace of modernism in this country. Treatments of coastal New England, small-town Pennsylvania, Midwestern farms, and other rural regions of the country illustrate the translation, spread, and growth of an American version of modernism.
2 p.m. Break to view exhibition, Rural Modern: American Art Beyond the City
2:30 p.m. “Rural Moderns: Charles Demuth, Charles Sheeler, and Pennsylvania”
The crisp modernity of Precisionism is often associated with the urban and industrial imagery of the Machine Age. Yet some of the strongest works produced by its leading practitioners – Pennsylvania artists Charles Demuth and Charles Sheeler – were inspired by rural structures and settings in locales where they spent significant amounts of time. From Demuth’s base in Lancaster and Sheeler’s in Doylestown, these artists created iconic images of American modernism and together defined this distinctly American style outside major artistic centers.
3:30 p.m. Book Signing: Exhibition Catalogue
Exhibition curator Amanda C. Burdan and scholar Betsy Fahlman will sign copies of the exhibition catalogue.
Join state Sen. Tom Killion, R-9, to honor the service of Vietnam veterans and provide them with access to services available to them. Register by calling 610-358-5183 or visiting www.senatorkillion.com.
Stags’ Leap Winery Wine Dinner
Saturday October 29th ~ 6:00pm
$125 Per Person Plus Tax & Gratuity
Pre-Payment Required
Call 610.388.7700 or Email [email protected]
Amuse Bouche
Scallop Ceviche
Meyer Lemon, Pink Peppercorn, Kaffir Lime Leaves,
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Paired with Stags’ Leap Winery Napa Valley Viognier 2014
First Course
Fall Beet and Mozzarella “Caprese” Salad
Salt Roasted Fall Beets, Fresh Pulled Mozzarella,
Beet Powder, Arugula
Paired with Stags’ Leap Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014
Second Course
Duck Cassoulet
Jurgielwicz Farm Duck, White Beans, Root Vegetables, Tomatoes
Served in Cast Iron
Paired with Stags’ Leap Winery “The Investor” Napa Valley
Red Blend 2013
Third Course
Hearth Roasted Venison Rack
Butternut Squash Purée, Balsamic Brussels Sprouts,
Cranberry Demi Glace
Paired with Stags’ Leap Winery “The Leap” Estate Grown Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Fourth Course
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Warm Butterscotch Soaked Date Cake, Butterscotch Sauce,
Red Wine Ice Cream
Paired with Stags’ Leap Winery Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2013
Stags’ Leap Winery Wine Dinner
Saturday October 29th ~ 6:00pm
$125 Per Person Plus Tax & Gratuity
Pre-Payment Required
Call 610.388.7700 or Email [email protected]
Amuse Bouche
Scallop Ceviche
Meyer Lemon, Pink Peppercorn, Kaffir Lime Leaves,
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Paired with Stags’ Leap Winery Napa Valley Viognier 2014
First Course
Fall Beet and Mozzarella “Caprese” Salad
Salt Roasted Fall Beets, Fresh Pulled Mozzarella,
Beet Powder, Arugula
Paired with Stags’ Leap Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay 2014
Second Course
Duck Cassoulet
Jurgielwicz Farm Duck, White Beans, Root Vegetables, Tomatoes
Served in Cast Iron
Paired with Stags’ Leap Winery “The Investor” Napa Valley
Red Blend 2013
Third Course
Hearth Roasted Venison Rack
Butternut Squash Purée, Balsamic Brussels Sprouts,
Cranberry Demi Glace
Paired with Stags’ Leap Winery “The Leap” Estate Grown Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Fourth Course
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Warm Butterscotch Soaked Date Cake, Butterscotch Sauce,
Red Wine Ice Cream
The Chesco Pops presents:
Magic, Movies Music, and More!
Under the direction of Music Director Joseph Gehring, the Chesco Pops will perform their Halloween concert series at three locations in Chester County: Sunday, October 23, 3pm, Downingtown West High School, 445 Manor Avenue, Downingtown, PA 19335; Saturday, October 29, 7pm, Bayard Rustin High School, 100 Shiloh Road, West Chester, PA 19382; Sunday, October 30, 3pm, Phoenixville Area Middle School, 1000 Purple Pride Parkway, Phoenixville, PA 19460. Ticket prices: Adult $20; Senior (65+) $15; children and students FREE; and a Special Offer – Bring a First-time Friend for FREE, which means purchase two tickets for the price of one at the door! All tickets available at the door and online at www.chescopops.org.
Magic, Movies, Music and More! brings favorite spooky movies to life on stage with soundtracks from the films, and there will be magic performed by the maestro. You’ll hear music from the movie Star Trek into Darkness, plus Back to the Future by Alan Silvestri, Danny Elfman’s Spiderman, as well as music from The Gladiator by Hans Zimmer, and from the animated film How to Train Your Dragon. Children are encouraged to come in costume, and participate in a Costume Parade which will take them up onto the stage to receive treats from the maestro!
ADMISSION FOR OUR VETERANS IS FREE – just show your card at the door!
The Kennett Education Foundation will be hosting its 8th Annual Monster Mash Dash on Sunday, Oct. 30. All of the crowd-pleasing activities will be back, and new events have been added. Participants will be supporting scholarships, education grants and STEM in the Kennett Consolidated School District. Every person who pre-registers is guaranteed a Monster Mash Dash t-shirt designed by a KCSD elementary student. Click here for details.
SCCCC WIB was launched as a networking and educational breakfast program for professional women and offers thought-provoking presentations conducted by SCCCC members.
Meets first Wednesday of the month at 8:30 am at different member locations
CFBA monthly meeting to be held at Brandywine Battlefield
The Battlefield is located at 1491 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford, PA 19317.
Lunch and Drone Demonstration at Noon November 3.
Michael Mogavero
Flight of the Drone
Gooseview Technologies
or RSVP to [email protected]
The public is invited to visit unique, independently-owned shops, galleries, and restaurants, as well as enjoy special exhibits, live music and refreshments throughout downtown Kennett Square for the First Friday Art Stroll. For a complete listing of artist receptions click this link for the Art Stroll page.
November 5 & 6 (Sunday,Dec.6th-BRMA’s Pirate Day)
- Brandywine Quilters
- Brandywine Quilters
- Hand Wovens (Pam Horstman)
- CCC Guild (TBD)
- Sterling Jewelry (Janet Kofoed)
- Jewelry(Susan Walter)
- Handmade Soaps(Jean Innocenti)
Saturday, November 5 from 11 AM - 7 PM
Sunday, November 6 from 11 AM - 6 PM
It’ll be an absolute food truck frenzy!
Take in the beautiful autumn scenery as you sip locally-produced wine and sample tasty food truck fare during the weekend-long Fall Food Truck Festival!
Stateside Vodka will be onsite each day from 1 PM – 3 PM mixing up signature cocktails at the Stone Bar.
Explore a wide-variety of food truck creations while enjoying live music and complimentary winery tours at 11:30am and 2:30pm each day.
And, don’t forget to treat yourself to a wine tasting experience! Traditional Tastings are $10 and include seven one-ounce wine samples that reflect our whole portfolio, including dry whites, dry reds, and sweet wines. Reserve Tastings are $20 and include our traditional tasting, plus three one-ounce samples of our small-batch, limited-release wines.
Admission is free and all wine and food purchases are pay-as-you-go.