Leadership Series Year-End Finale Will Feature World Renowned George Washington Interpreter Brian Hilton As He Discusses How To Use The Teaching Of Washington In Modern Times
The Washington Memorial Heritage and Indispensable Leadership (LLC) are excited to announce their “Historical Holiday Celebration” featuring world renowned George Washington Interpreter Brian Hilton on Thursday, December 8 at 6 PM at the Washington Memorial Chapel.
As the culmination to their year-long “Lead Like George” leadership series, this special evening will give audiences the opportunity to “meet” Washington and learn about his role, up to and during the Constitutional Convention, as he is interviewed by Indispensable Leadership’s David Cross. Attendees will also discover how Washington’s leadership style changed throughout the years and how his relationships with his contemporaries, helped pave his way to the Presidency. James Madison Interpreter Kyle Jenks will also join the discussion to provide his insight into Washington’s rise to becoming of one the greatest leaders of our nation.
This engaging and highly-insightful event will not only weave together all of the teachings from the past 11 leadership sessions but it will also provide insight into how to translate Washington’s leadership into today’s modern society.
Immediately following the discussion, guests are invited to chat with Washington and Madison while they enjoy complimentary wine and cheese.
Hilton, who has been portraying Washington for nearly 25 years, is the pre-eminent George Washington interpreter in the country. He has appeared at many illustrious events including three Road Scholar Events this past summer in Washington, D.C.; several George Washington Birthday Parades in Alexandria, VA; and The Center For Education Reform.
The “Historical Holiday Celebration” is open to the public and tickets are $20 per person per session; students with proof of student status will be admitted free. Pay at the door or register to attend at https://indispensableleadership.com/.
Washington Memorial Chapel is located at Rt. 23 Valley Forge Park, Valley Forge, PA.
To learn more about the Washington Memorial Chapel, visit http://wmchapel.org/heritage/ and http://www.savewashingtonmemorial.org/ to learn about the restoration campaign.
Join professional photographer Mary Louise Ravese for a flower garden trifecta in this photography workshop based in America's Garden Capital - the greater Philadelphia area. We will visit the area's crown jewel - Longwood Gardens, during the prime time for the spring bulb bloom. This extensive garden on the former duPont estate offers a variety of flower and plant subjects in both outdoor gardens and a large indoor conservatory. Next, you'll have a "straight out of Holland" experience at a tulip farm. Acres of tulip rows of different colors offer a variety of photo possibilities including closeups, shoot throughs, and intentional camera movement. Rounding things out, you will visit at least another one of the area's 30+ gardens - which one will be revealed at the workshop because Mary Louise will select it based on the bloom conditions the week of the workshop.
What you'll learn
In this workshop you'll learn a variety of photography techniques:
- achieving a selective focus shallow depth of field look
- maximizing depth of field through focus-stacking
- shooting intimate landscape vignettes
- creating painterly looks using intentional camera movement
- creating ethereal images with a soft glow look - achieved either through using multiple exposures, or a Lensbaby "Velvet" specialty lens to combine sharpness with pleasing blur
The combination of lectures, demonstrations and hands-on photography shooting sessions is sure to spark the imagination, and encourage you to produce some unique and beautiful images. During the workshop, we will have the opportunity to share photos within our group and receive supportive image feedback. In addition, Mary Louise will be available to help you with image editing guidance and assistance choosing your best images.
Who should Attend
Suitable for the experienced beginner, intermediate and advanced DSLR or mirror-less camera user. Participants should understand basic camera operation, and be comfortable working in Aperture Priority or Manual Exposure modes.
The BVC presents Karl Jenkins’ renowned choral work, in a new theatrical setting — incorporating music and interpretive dance.
The Armed Man communicates a powerful declaration for world peace — blending lyrics based on Muslim, Hindu, and Japanese texts, with traditional biblical passages and classic poetry.
Although composed in the 1990s — its message is more urgent now, than ever before!
Special Guest: Unionville High School Chorale
with orchestral accompaniment
ABOUT THE BVC
The BVC was created to add the art and beauty of choral music to the fine arts repertoire that is available in the Brandywine Valley region.
Today, approximately 40-50 auditioned members strong, this fine group of individuals performs semi-annually throughout the lovely Brandywine Valley, including Unionville, West Chester, Kennett Square, and Wilmington.
Solo Art Opening featuring the sparkly, must-see, mixed media mosaics and dreamy paintings by Ivy Egger. Meet the artist. Mingle with other art lovers. Enjoy light refreshments.
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Local artist, Ivy Egger will teach students the art of mixed media mosaic, utilizing pieces of cut glass, beads, mica, glitter and whatever else adds a sparkle to this art form! By the end of the class, students will create a 5x7” sunflower mosaic of their own to take home. Students will learn how to lay out and assemble a mosaic and cut glass using wheeled nippers. Students will be provided with glass, beads, glass cutter tools, safety glasses, and adhesive to create a unique and sparkly piece of art suitable for framing!
Artist Bio: Ivy Egger lives in Southeastern Pennsylvania where she grew up. She took an interest in art early in life. She studied at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia before graduating from Millersville University with a B.A. in art. After graduating she took additional design courses at the Pennsylvania College of Art and Design. After trying out many artistic means, her other current medium is mixed media mosaic, utilizing pieces of cut glass, beads, mica, glitter, and whatever else adds a sparkle to this art form. She continues to show in many art exhibitions and galleries in the Greater Philadelphia region. Some recent exhibitions include the Chester County Studio Tour, her solo show at the art gallery at St. David’s Church in Wayne, and the international Art Ability at Bryn Mawr Rehab show, in which she received an honorable mention.
This class accommodates 6 students; a minimum of 3 are required for advanced registration to execute the class; if the minimum number of students are not enrolled 48 hours prior to the class, the class may be cancelled and students will be refunded their registration fees. An additional $15 for materials is payable to the instructor.
You must reserve your spot through Muse Artisan Boutique. This is the only way to book the class. https://www.museartisanboutique.com/classes
Brandywine Valley SPCA's Walk for Paws is back April 27, 2024 at West Goshen Community Park. This pawsome day of family fun kicks off with a 5K color run, a 1K walk led by Fox29’s Sue Serio, and yoga with puppies! The festivities continue with live music, vendors, food trucks, a pet costume contest, kid fun zone, a dog lure course, dock diving dogs, and so much more! Run, walk or downward dog your way to register today and take advantage of early bird registration special, until March 27! Walkforpaws.com