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Around Town Dec. 14

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 14, 2023

Micha Archer, Is Rain the Days Tears, acrylic and collage, from Wonder Walker, written and illustrated by Micha Archer, New York: Nancy Paulsen Books, imprint of Penguin Random House, 2021.

• The current exhibit Rooted: Family and Nature in Contemporary Children’s Book Illustrations continues at the Brandywine River Museum of Art through Feb. 28. This exhibition explores the enduring bonds of nature and family through a lively presentation of original artwork from eight illustrated children’s books. The illustrations on view will feature a diverse group of protagonists who experience compelling moments in their everyday lives,…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 14, 2023

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Dec. 9 through Dec. 15. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Through Jan. 25, there will be weekday single-lane closures on Burrows Run Road in Kennett Township between Kennett Pike and…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 7, 2023

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Santa wishes Concord Township residents a Merry Christmas as an elf (emulating Will Ferrell’s character of Buddy in the movie “Elf”) looks on.

• West Chester University’s 102nd annual Holiday Concert, a winter tradition, is this Saturday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. in the 1200-seat Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. Professor and Associate Director of Choirs Ryan Kelly directs. Tickets are $14 here or by phoning 610-436-2266. This concert will not be available to view by livestream. • The…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on December 7, 2023

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Dec. 9 through Dec. 15. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility work will cause lane closures on Baltimore Pike between Schoolhouse Lane and Ladbroke Road in West Marlborough Township through…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 30, 2023

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Dec. 2 through Dec. 8. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility work will cause lane closures on Baltimore Pike between Schoolhouse Lane and Ladbroke Road in West Marlborough Township through…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 30, 2023

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Humor on demand at Wilmington Brew Works on Dec. 7.

• City Theater Company’s Fearless Improv returns to Wilmington Brew Works for an adults-only show on Thursday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. Fearless Improv creates comedy on the spot that has never been seen before and will never be seen again. The show is based on audience suggestions, so you are a part of the show too. Tickets are $20 and are available here. Doors…

Posted by Rich Schwartzman on November 26, 2023

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At the Brandywine River Museum of Art, a new display out front welcomes visitators to the museum for Brandywine Christmas. The wreath is there, as is traditional, but instead of the old Boy with Hawk, or its replacement, the Peacock, there’s a sleigh.

Thanksgiving is the traditional start of the winter holiday season. As such, it’s the start of some holiday traditions shown here in photos. Brandywine River Museum of Art Olde Ridge Village Kennett Square Holiday Parade

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 22, 2023

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Santa comes to Kennett Square this Saturday evening, Nov. 25.

• The Kennett Square Holiday Light Parade is scheduled for this Saturday, Nov. 25, from 6:15 to 8 p.m. Enjoy floats and vehicles festooned with lights, dancers, a DJ playing holiday tunes, the traditional Christmas tree lighting, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus. The parade will once again start at the intersection of South Broad and East Cypress, then travel north in the 100…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 22, 2023

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Nov.18 through Nov. 24. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Utility work will cause lane closures on Baltimore Pike between Schoolhouse Lane and Ladbroke Road in West Marlborough Township through Dec.…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 16, 2023

PennDOT has announced the following weather-dependent road projects that could affect drivers in the greater Chadds Ford area from Nov.18 through Nov. 24. Motorists are urged to allow extra time traveling through one of the construction zones. Work schedules are subject to change. • Vegetation management continues to cause lane closures on Old Kennett Pike between Route 82 and Burnt Mill Road in Kennett Township…

Posted by ChaddsFordLive on November 16, 2023

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Happy Holidays from the volunteers who make the holiday wreath that hangs on the wall outside the Brandywine River Museum of Art during the winter holiday season.

• The Delaware County Symphony Explorers are offering a free introduction to symphonic music for school-age children accompanied by a parent or guardian. The children will learn about the violin and have the opportunity to experience part of a rehearsal. DCS Symphony Explorers will take place on Monday, Nov. 27 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please verify attendance by emailing: symphonyexplorersdcs@gmail.com. Symphony Explorers will be…