•The Chadds Ford Business Association’s next meeting will be a breakfast meeting at the Chadds Ford Township municipal building, at 8:30 a.m., on Thursday, April 11. Township Manager Lacey Faber and some township supervisors will be in attendance to bring us up to speed on the current events in our community. Breakfast by Chadds Ford Coffee House. The cost is $20, pay at the door.
•The next meeting of the Business Professionals Association of Western Delco is Wednesday, April 17 at Penns Wood Winery,124 Beaver Valley Road. Networking and cocktails begin at 6:15 p.m. Members and their guests pay $40 per person, and non-members, $50 per person. Pay by card here.
The Chaddsford Winery is up for sale after 42 years.
It’s been 12 years since Eric and Lee Miller retired from the ChaddsFord Winery. Now, the Petrillo family of New York, the remaining founders and owners, are looking to sell. The asking price for the 5-acre property on Route 1 is $4.5 million.
This would be the second local winery sale in a year. Longwood Gardens bought the Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery in September.
Chaddsford Winery’s General Manager Corey Krejcik said in a brief telephone interview the doors of the winery are not closing. CFW will stay open through the sale process and, hopefully, beyond.
“We have a legacy to preserve,” he said, and the hope is that whoever buys will keep it as a winery. He also said there have been some “great discussions” from possible buyers and that the Petrillos, brothers Gregory and Matthew, are selling simply to consolidate their portfolio.
He called the “a destination to experience wine in a fun environment” and that he appreciates the loyal following the winery developed in its 42 years.
On the winery’s website, Krejcik wrote “The winery is poised for a new generation of energized ownership, whether it be a small collective of high-net-worth local and loyal oenophiles, individual investors and partners, or a hospitality-focused private equity group looking for a strong, established brand with a powerful regional presence situated on five acres of prime real estate. Under new ownership, we believe the future is ripe and poised for growth.”
During its 42 years, the winery has “become a highly respected and award-winning winery, earning prestigious accolades including the Keystone Cup for Best White Wine in Pennsylvania, Best in Show—Sparkling Semillon at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, and Pennsylvania Sommelier Judgement,” he wrote.
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
•Cole Porter’s classic Kiss Me, Kate is coming to West Chester University this weekend, Oct. 19 – 22. Guest Director Megan Bellwoar helms the show with music and lyrics by Cole Porter, libretto by Sam and Bella Spewack, and choreography by Associate Professor Elizabeth Staruch. Show times are Thursday to Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, at 2 p.m. in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center, 817 S. High Street, West Chester. General admission tickets are $15, $12 for students and seniors with valid ID at www.wcupatix.com.
•The Clover Market will be returning to Kennett Square on Sun. Oct 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the last outdoor market of the fall season. This event will feature 100 curated handmade and vintage vendors, a large lineup of food trucks (Clean Plate Club, Dos Hermanos Tacos, Philly Hots, Redstone Pizza, Many Hands Coffee, Honey Bear Ice Cream, and Taylor Chip….plus Braeloch Brewing Co and Grace Winery for people 21 and older, live music from local musicians Paul Wilkinson & Luke Ferracone from noon to 3 p.m., and free kids crafts from Calabrese Arts.
Autumn Fest at The Barn at Spring Brook Farm is Saturday, Nov. 4 from noon to 3 p.m.
•The Barn at Spring Brook Farm at 360 Locust Grove Road invites children with disabilities and their families and friends to Autumn Fest on Saturday, Nov. 4, from noon to 3 p.m. Children can meet The Barn’s resident animals; learn about The Barn’s programs; take a hayride around the farm; play in the wheelchair accessible treehouse; participate in crafts and more. All are welcome to bring a snack to share (please no nuts, and label food ingredients). No RSVP is necessary for this event although a minimum donation of $5 per child attending will be appreciated.
•United Way of Chester County will hold an “AI for Impact” workshop, in partnership with Penn State Nittany AI Alliance. This event is designed to enable nonprofits to harness the transformative power of artificial intelligence to further their missions. The comprehensive event will cover crucial topics such as providing general information about AI, dispelling fears associated with AI adoption, inspiring creative thinking about AI projects, and facilitating connections between AI college students and nonprofits to collaborate on developing AI-enabled solutions. The workshop will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at United Way of Chester County, at 150 John Robert Thomas Drive, Exton PA 19341. Limited space is available. Interested participants can contact Kelly Cockshaw, director of Leadership and Innovation at United Way of Chester County, at 610-429-9400 x4107.
Longwood Christmas returns on Nov. 17.
•The always-popular Longwood Christmas is just a few weeks away. Experience a riot of retro, a bevy of bright, and numerous nostalgic moments. Marvel at playful trees draped in throwback baubles shimmering tinsel to childhood-favorite toys. Stroll through a fab, festive holiday party scene decked out in mid-century magic. Reminisce amid a vintage Christmas street scene, make new merry memories amid dazzling, vibrant light displays—including some super-sized surprises—and revel in the radiance of retro at every turn. Longwood Christmas opens Nov. 17 and runs through Jan. 7.
Youngsters enjoy the first Pumpkin Paint & Carve in the Chadds Ford Township playground on Sunday. Interim Township Manager Emily Pisano said about 20 kids took part. For the next week or so the pumpkin carved by pumpkin sculptor Linda Allan will be outside our Township building to greet visitors. (Photo by Emily Pisano)
After a three-year hiatus, the annual Fall Harvest Festival is returning to Newlin Grist Mill on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The last one was in 2019.
Clarissa Dillon demonstrates hearth cooking.
The festival will feature a variety of demonstrations and displays of traditional skills and trades. This year’s theme, Food Traditions Past and Present, will highlight historic foods and cooking, along with the trades that made it possible to put food on the table in early America. Scheduled demonstrations and displays include open-hearth cooking, beer brewing and cider making, primitive fire making, colonial herbs and spices, early American horticulture, and Chinese tea traditions.
Woodworking, textile arts, and silhouette cutting will be demonstrated, and the Millwright Shop and Blacksmith Shop will also be open throughout the day.
The festival will also include plenty of hands-on activities and entertainment for all ages. Visitors can learn colonial dancing with the Heritage Dancers, listen to the historical harmonies of the Colonial Revelers singers, enjoy performances by Tuckers’ Tales Puppet Theatre, and play traditional games. Family activities from years past will be returning, including face painting, pumpkin painting, and hayrides.
Kids show off face and pumpkin painting.
A Colonial Market will offer up handcrafted goods for sale, including soap, woodcrafts, historic pantry and toiletry offerings from The Georgian Kitchen, and fresh baked goods straight out of the Half-Crown Bakehouse’s wood-fired oven. The Tavern will feature beverages from Deer Creek Malthouse and Penns Woods Winery. Food trucks will also be onsite offering delicious 21st-century eats.
Admission to the Fall Harvest Festival is free but 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.
Concord Township residents and the owner of Penns Woods Winery must wait until November to learn whether the Zoning Hearing Board OKs a request for a special exception.
The winery wants to replace its 1,400-square-foot barn with a 4,500-square-foot structure. The proposed new building would have 2,500 square feet of storage space and an additional 2,000 square foot deck for wine tasting.
Many residents, especially those living in the area of the winery on Beaver Valley Road, oppose the idea and they filled the township meeting room during Wednesday night’s zoning hearing. Those residents say the traffic and noise from events at the winery have reduced their quality of life.
Hugh Meixell told the ZHB members that the request should be denied. He said the traffic along Beaver Valley is already bad enough when the winery has events. He doesn’t like trying to get to The Meat House or the Walgreens at Beaver Valley and Route 202 during those days because the traffic is so bad. He added that he can hear the music at his home three blocks away.
“Expansion will increase the problem,” he said.
Meixell was even stronger in a separate email, saying he doesn’t accept the idea that the new building would be for just wine tasting.
“Who’s kidding who…the winery wants to jam even more people and cars onto their property,” he wrote. “Penns Woods Winery business model has gone beyond wine making and tasting to hosting events that promote drinking (see website) and attract large volumes of people and traffic. At these events, Penns Woods Winery has extremely loud music, uses loudspeakers to make announcements, parks food trucks running exhaust into our backyards, and stations porta potties and garbage dumpsters along neighbors’ property lines.”
Other residents echoed Meixell’s opinion. Tracy Davis lives on Beaver Valley Road right next to the winery and said the expansion of the barn to 4,500 square feet would turn the barn into an event venue.
“A large commercial structure in a residential neighborhood next to homes. My family already endures weekly amplified music, events, and large amounts of traffic eight months of the year…Expansion will bring more traffic and noise,” she said. (The winery property is in a residential zoning district.)
Her husband, David Davis went further, saying the quality of life has diminished since the winery began operations, and that “people are urinating on our property at the fence line.”
Albert Gillman is also concerned with traffic, especially on weekends when large groups of people are drinking.
“People are going there to have a good time and to drink…So, how many people are buzzed, or going in that direction,” he asked rhetorically.
Not all residents oppose the winery’s expansion plan. Katie Paige and Deborah Gallagher both said there’s never been a problem.
Gallagher, who lives next to the winery, said she’s never had an issue with traffic or noise from the winery. “I think a lot of these complaints are exaggerated.”
Both Gallagher and Paige said they are wine club members.
Attorney Mike Dignazio, representing Penns Woods, said the request is only the first step in the process, that the winery must still get land development approval from the township council, and that all of the complaints expressed are matters that will be addressed during that land development process.
Dignazio, and attorney Zachary Sivertsen who spoke briefly in opposition to the plan, will be filing briefs with the ZHB which, in turn, will announce its decision in November.
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
It’s the end of one era and the beginning of a new one for Brad and Lele Galer. Sunday was the last day for Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery, and plans are underway for the couple to move to New England.
Members of The Wine Club enjoy the atmosphere at Geler Winery during its last few hours.
As previously reported, the Galers were selling and now the winery has been sold. New owners take over this week. But who that new owner is remained a secret Sunday.
“I’m not allowed to say,” Lele Galer said when asked to identify the buyer. “But it’s theirs come Wednesday.”
The Galers are moving because Brad Galer, a medical doctor, has a new job with a biotech startup in Boston and is spending most of his time there. Lele Galer said she’s glad her husband won’t have to commute the way he has been.
Brad and Lele Galer bought Folly Hill Winery in 2008, then spent three years in construction and opened the doors to the public in November of 2011.
Bill Hake entertains at Galer Winery on Sunday afternoon.
“It was lovely to create the space that we had envisioned to be a community space, but not something super crazy,” Lele Galer said. “We don’t like big crowds or buses. We wanted to make high-quality wine and have a nice community of people who enjoy their wine and enjoy being here, and I think we did that. We’re very happy about that.”
She hopes the new owners will keep that same atmosphere of community, in a space where they can enjoy wine.
She did say she learned one thing about herself during the last 12 years. “I’m a terrible business owner,” she said with a big laugh. “I’m terrible at small business. I was in the non-profit world for a very long time, and I understand that model. The nitty-gritty of a small business is not me.”
The couple will be looking for a home in Massachusetts, but they’re not moving just yet. Lele Galer said they’ll likely be here for another year.
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
A colonial battle reenactment is planned for Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16 and 17 at the Chadds Ford Historical Society.
The Chadds Ford Historical Society will be hosting a reenactment and colonial festival celebrating the Sept. 11, 1777, anniversary of the Battle of Brandywine hosted by the Chadds Ford Historical Society this coming weekend.
The two-day reenactment/festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16-17, on the grounds of the Historical Society at 1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford.
Ever wondered what it would be like to be in 1777, along the Brandywine River, hearing the roar of cannons and sounds of armies skirmishing in the hills? Well, this is your chance to experience it.
The weekend events include skirmishes, military drills, battlefield encampments, reenactors, camp followers, colonial demonstrators, artisans, authors, non-profits, youth activities and lectures by noted historians. Get a glimpse of what it was like to experience the largest single-day battle of the American Revolution, the Battle of Brandywine. On Sept. 11th, 1777, an estimated 30,000 American and British soldiers reconvened in Chads’ Ford, then a crossing along the Brandywine River.
Continental regiments from the 1st Delaware, 1st Maryland, 2nd, 5th, 6th, and 9thPennsylvania, as well as those from the King’s army and loyalists to the crown of the 43rd Regiment of Foot, Von Wreden’s feldJagar, 1st New Jersey Volunteers, and the Queen’s Rangers will take part in skirmishes and firing demonstrations. Experience the sights and sounds of a booming cannon and musket fire as these foes engage on the battlefield.
Additional reenactors will play the part of “camp followers” for either the Continental or British armies. Visitors will have a chance to learn what life was like “on the road,” trailing behind their respective armies, setting up camp, and assisting in the daily needs of the troops.
Witness “living history” of the 18th century featuring reenactors and colonial craftsmen demonstrating trades such as flax production, candle making, gunsmithing, chair caning, fabric dyeing, woodcarving, and lace making, to name a few. Enjoy the sounds of an 18th century dulcimer, join in with colonial dancers, and converse with sutlers and reenactors such as “Ned Hector,” one of a handful of Black soldiers who fought with Washington’s Army at Chadds Ford.
Enjoy traditional festival food and treats from local vendors, such as Fletcher’s Kitchen, Sabatino’s Pizza, Vintage Kitchen and Scooped Ice Cream as well as local wine and beer from the Chadds Ford Winery, Sly Fox Brewery all while listening to live music from “Kenny Thompson and Friends” and “The Campton Shakers” in the outdoor seating area.
Shop from local artisans selling their unique items such as wood products, pottery, candles, jewelry, artwork, and more.
Local non-profits will be present, along with many authors. Take this opportunity to purchase a signed copy of their latest book.
Numerous youth activities including colonial dress-up, candle, marble, pin cushion, and sampler making, along with tin punching will be available. Each child will make their own treasure to take home and enjoy for the future. They will also have an opportunity to experiment with papermaking with staff from the Brandywine Battlefield Park and drill with the soldiers of the 1st Delaware.
Skirmishes take place at 11:30 a.m. and at 3:30 p.m. in the open fields behind the historical society’s headquarters.
The firing demo will take place at 1:30 p.m. utilizing muskets and cannon; observe reenactors prime, load, and fire their firearms and artillery. Learn about the drilling, training and military techniques used at that time and speak with the reenactors following their drills.
A series of lectures by noted historians will take place on the hour in our main building Meeting Room and last approximately 20 minutes. Many will have signed copies of their latest books available.
Lecture Series – Saturday
11 a.m.
Jim Christ, board member of numerous historic sights and President of the Paoli battlefield Preservation Fund, Inc, will present a lecture about this historic battle that has been largely overlooked in American history. “Remember Paoli”, is the nation’s first battle cry and was born of this battle that was fought in Malvern, PA on the night of September 20th, 1777.
Noon
Helen M. Sipala, former owner and now tour guide for Painter’s Folly, will share the history and stories of this beautiful home now owned by the Chadds Ford Township. Andrew Wyeth spent two decades of his life with the Sipala’s producing eighteen of his amazing paintings from Widow’s Walk to Marriage. Also available is Helen’s latest book Buttercups & Gratitude about Andrew Wyeth, Painters Folly and those 20 exciting years that Andy shared with Helen and her late husband George. Signed copies will be available.
I p.m.
Gene Pisasale, historian, and author has written eleven books on the history of Chester County and mid-Atlantic region and gives historical lectures on a wide variety of topics. His latest book Heritage of the Brandywine Valley tells a captivating narrative of the area’s 300-year history where statesmen, inventors, soldiers, and artists helped to create the America we know today. Through stories of the Lenape Indians, early settlements, conflicts, grist and powder mills the Underground Railroad and world-changing events, you’ll meet E. I. du Pont, William Darlington, Bayard Taylor, Gilbert Cope and others – ‘going behind the scenes’ exploring their fascinating lives and achievement…Signed copies will be available.
2 p.m.
Adrian Martinez, a nationally recognized artist will bring four of his major historic paintings depicting the interaction of Native Americans and Quakers in Pennsylvania. Despite being a time of religious, political, and cultural turmoil William Penn founded a new type of colony that eventually became the richest and most politically influential state among the 13 colonies. During his tenure as a Colonial Land Lord William Penn respected the Lenni Lenape and described their culture as “extraordinary”. This relationship between Penn and the local Native American inhabitants proved to be both inspiring and tragic. Martinez, in his unique combination of art and scholarship, will bring this remarkable and complex time alive.
3 p.m.
Chuck Ulmann, Curator of the Sanderson Museum since 2006, will present a fascinating look at the artifacts of the Sanderson collection contained in their exhibit “Battle of Brandywine”.
Lecture Series – Sunday
11 a.m.
Catherine Quillman author and Chadds Ford Historical Society board member will give an illustrated program based on her recent book titled The Brandywine Battlefield: The Untold Story of Its History and Preservation. Her program will highlight the generational effort to save the vanishing battlefield of September 11th, 1777, now spanning Chester and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania. Signed copies of her book will be available.
Noon
John Ebenreiter, author of ‘Bye George: Blazing a new Nation – US War of Independence and Brandywine Battlefield tour guide, will discuss Five Interesting Fellas Who Fought at Brandywine, James Monroe, Light Horse Harry Lee, Casimir Pulaski, john Andre and Anthony Wayne. Signed copies of ‘Bye George will be available.
1 p.m.
Noah Lewis, portrayer of Edward “Ned” Hector, will share thoughts on the topics of “The Battle of Brandywine” and “Black People in Washington’s Army”. Ned Hector was a bombardier and teamster for Proctor’s 3rd PA Artillery that fought in the Battle of Brandywine and Germantown.
2 p.m.
Chuck Feld, Renowned horticulturalist, teaching at both Longwood Gardens and Williamson College will present “American Roots Horticulture in 18th Century America”.
Discussing early plant explorers such as Marshall, Prince, and Bartram and the crucial role they played as the Founding Fathers of American horticulture. Learn how plants were shipped to England, the trading of these plants between the two continents, and the binomial system of plant nomenclature. Also, how early American nurseries began with grafting, seed, or division. Observe a demonstration of grafting that was done in the 18th century and is still in use today.
3 p.m.
Bruce Mowday, an award-winning newspaper reporter and author, will speak on his latest book Lafayette Returns to Brandywine, 1825. Signed copies of his book will be available for purchase.
Enjoy this annual tradition as you travel back and immerse yourself in the 18th century. This family-friendly festival features battlefield reenactments, colonial demonstrators, reenactors, artisans, authors, non-profits, live music, food, and libations. Dogs are welcome, but owners should check the schedule for skirmishes and firing demos when noise levels are high.
Cost $10 for adults 18 and older; $5 for children 7-17; free for members and children 6 and under. Parking is free.
•The next meeting of the Chadds Ford Business Association is Thursday, Sept. 7 at Brandywine Prime beginning at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $35 for hors d’oeuvres plus first drink. Go here to RSVP.
• Brandywine Professional Association of Western DelCo will meet again from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 13 At Maple Spring Farm, 360 Glen Mills Road in Thornton. The food is from Brandywine Prime Catering with wine from Penns Woods Winery, and there will be live music. The cost is $40. RSVP here.
Lila Downs is coming to Longwood Gardens on Sept. 20.
•Lila Downs, one of Latin America’s most influential artists, is coming to Longwood Gardens on Sept. 20. This Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter is known for her charismatic performances and unique compositions that combine diverse genres and rhythms as diverse as Mexican rancheras and corridos, boleros, jazz standards, hip-hop, cumbia, and North American folk music. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. and tickets start at $35. Get tickets here.
Learn to paint hummingbirds at Mt. Cuba Center.
•Mt. Cuba Center is offering a course on painting hummingbirds on Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. Learn paintbrush usage, color mixing, and color application on canvas while finding your unique painting style. Teacher Monica Lopez will guide you through finding artistic expression with personalized instructions. Open to all levels of experience. All materials will be provided. The cost is $45. Register here.
Yoga and wine at Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery on Sept. 10.
•Gear up for a Yoga and Sound Bath Mediation at Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery on Sunday, Sept. 10 beginning at 10:30 a.m. This 75-minute class will be followed by a wine tasting and light bites in the main tasting room. The cost is $40. The event is for all levels of practitioners and focuses on mindfulness. Go here for more information.
•Delaware Theatre Company opens its 44th season with one of the most popular comedies of all time NOISES OFF by Michael Frayn. This Tony Award–winning play is an ingenious backstage farce. On stage Sept. 20–Oct. 8, NOISES OFF tells the story of a theater director who must prevent his motley company of actors and an overworked crew from sabotaging his production with their offstage shenanigans and onstage bedlam. Tickets start at $32. Get tickets here.
Jay Pharoah plays West Chester University on Sept. 30.
•Jay Pharoah, the star comedian made famous by NBC’s Saturday Night Live, will take the stage at West Chester University for one performance only on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 8 p.m. The performance will take place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. Pharoah is being programmed by the University as an entertainment outlet for students, families, alumni, and members of the surrounding community during the University’s combined Family Weekend and Homecoming which is scheduled for the last weekend in September. Tickets for orchestra view are $35 for adults and $30 for seniors/students. Balcony seating is $25 for adults, and $20- for seniors and students. Get tickets here, or call 610-436-2266.
Scouts from Troop 31 of Chadds Ford enjoy a special dinner in honor of the troop’s 75th anniversary. More than 100 people, current and former scouts, current and former scout leaders, and their families took part in the anniversary celebration held at the Red Clay Room in Kennett Square on Aug. 18.
•A new exhibit of unseen Andrew Wyeth Art, Abstract Flash: Unseen Andrew Wyeth will soon open at The Brandywine River Museum of Art. The exhibit features 38 never before seen abstract watercolors and includes rare archival documents that show Wyeth’s encounters with abstract expressionism and geometric abstraction. Abstract Flash runs from July 29 through Feb. 18.
•Pennsbury Township supervisors enacted a new parking ordinance for Constitution Drive in Chadds Ford Knoll. In January the board made it illegal to park on the street, but that has been rescinded and on-street parking will be permitted. However, Constitution Drive will be listed as a snow emergency route so parking will be restricted during winter weather storms.
Spy Day is July 29 at the Chester County History Center.
•Chester County was once a hotbed for spies. Gen. George Washington’s spy ring was even headquartered in Chester County at one point. On Saturday, July 29, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., youngsters can take part in Spy Day at the Chester County History Center. Children get the chance to learn to read and write in cipher and code, find hidden messages in everyday objects, explore the science of invisible ink, and develop their own secret identities. They’ll also learn about real spies who operated in the area during the 18th century and beyond. Space will be limited to provide the best atmosphere for our participants. The cost is $7 for kids 6-18, $9 for adults. Go here for tickets and more information.
Pop-up jewelry and a make-and-take jewelry event will be at Galer Estates Vineyard & Winery on Aug. 6.
•Galer Estate Vineyard & Winery will hold a pop-up jewelry event featuring six jewelry artists from the Chester County Craft Guild on Sunday, Aug. 6 from noon to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. During the event, there will be a “Make & Take” jewelry workshop where visitors can make their own jewelry under the guidance of guild craftsmen. That portion of the day runs from 2-3:30 p.m. and costs $35. Go here to get more information or to register.
•The Philadelphia Orchestra will be performing at Longwood Gardens on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. It’s billed as an evening of “Bach, Mendelssohn, and more,” and features Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No. 4. The orchestra will be performing in Longwood’s Open Air Theatre. For more information and tickets, go here.
•The third annual Patriotic Pet Parade in Concord Township went off without a hitch last week. There was no official count on how many dogs took part but Allison O’Donoghue, the special events chair for the Parks and Rec Committee, said it was their best parade yet. There were four horses, two goats, and a guinea pig that showed up but did not walk in the parade.
Harper is a third-place finisher in this year’s Patriotic Pet Parade but sets a new standard for being cool.
