Rock N Roar at the Philly Zoo this Sunday morning.
•The Philadelphia Zoo is calling it a Rock N Roar Concert. Bring a blanket and some chairs this Sunday, July 9, and get ready to sing and dance along with Alex and the Kaleidoscope with interactive, kid-friendly songs on Impala Lawn. The concert is included with general admission and membership and runs from 10-11 a.m. Admission can be purchased here.
•Stories and science will come together on July 17 at the Rachel Kohl Library. The event is Talewise: Science Heroes. Two unlikely heroes work together to save their town (and the planet) from a super-polluting mastermind. Throughout the adventure, volunteers will help the performer conduct several exciting science experiments that bring this story to life. Explore Newton’s Laws of Motion, air pressure, chemical reactions, and more. This is an outdoor event beginning at 1 p.m.
Yoga class followed by a wine tasting this Sunday at Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery.
•Galer Estates Vineyard and Winery is bringing wine and yoga together for Yoga and Meditation this Sunday, July 9, and again on Sundays, Aug. 13 and Sept. 10. Each session begins at 10:30 a.m. and costs $40. Following the yoga class, the teacher will lead a relaxing reiki-infused sound bath with her crystal singing bowls. The class will be outdoors (weather permitting), followed by light bites and a glass of wine, included in the ticket cost. Go here for tickets.
No fishing license needed.
•If fishing on the Brandywine is of interest, check out the Hagley Museum. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of fishing on the Brandywine — no fishing license required. See if you can catch a sunfish, bluegill, or even largemouth bass. Bamboo poles will be provided with fishing line, bob, and hook. Poles will be pre-strung, and bait will be hooked for your convenience. Included with museum admission. Free for Hagley members. Event dates are July 15 and 29, Aug. 5 and 19, and on Sept. 2, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
•Antiques, home décor, handmade crafts, pottery, jewelry, gifts, fine art, pet portraits, furniture, cocktails, beer, gourmet treats, barbecue, ice cream, and more will be available at Winterthur’s third annual Artisan Market on July 15 and 16. Details about the event and a list of the more than 100 artists, musicians, and food vendors can be found here.
Take a lesson in solar astronomy at Rachel Kohl Library.
•Kids can get a lesson in solar astronomy and the science of light at the Rachel Kohl Library on Friday, June 30 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event includes hands-on viewing with a solar telescope.
•Concord Township’s rescheduled movie in the park, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, is this Saturday, June 24 at dusk in the township park on Smithbridge Road. This is a free event sponsored by Team Toyota of Glen Mills.
It’s Wine 101 at Galer Estates Vineyard and Winery, June 25-29.
•Learn more about wine from this Sunday, June 25 to Thursday, June 29 as Galer Estates Winery and Vineyard offers a class, Wine 101. This five-day educational wine class will be taught by Galer Estate’s Winemaker and Certified Specialist of Wine, Virginia Mitchell. Each day, this 90-minute class will feature a new wine topic and a daily wine tasting of three wines. Pack your lunch and learn something new about the local and global wine scene. Class time is noon to 1:30 p.m. Guests must be at least 21 years of age and register prior to the class. Registration is $75 per person. Register here.
•Opera Philadelphia brings its multitalented singers, orchestra, and chorus to South Jersey on Thursday, July 13, at 8 p.m. for a family-friendly night of opera conducted by Collingswood’s Elizabeth Braden. Dubbed Opera Philadelphia’s Christmas in July, the free, 90-minute concert will feature nearly 40 musicians and singers and is part of a special 2023 Twilight Concert Series lineup to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Cooper River Park. Go here for more information.
Get down with some Cajun French music from Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys at Longwood Gardens on July 9.
•The Cajun-French music group Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys will perform at Longwood Gardens on July 9 at 7 p.m. The performance is planned for the Orchard near the Meadow Garden. Members’ guests are welcome but must be accompanied by a member. Guests not included in a membership require admission tickets. Complimentary guest tickets may be used on these evenings. There are no chairs or benches so people will have to set up their own chairs or blankets beginning at 5 p.m.
Summer camps at West Chester for 7- to 22-year-olds.
•Registration is now open, and spots remain for select summer camps and programs at West Chester University. More than 20 camp programs are available for the enrichment and education of area youth from ages 7 – 22. There are camps focusing on music, theatre, art, writing, sports, and more. Programs are taught by expert faculty, student-athletes, and local professionals who are specialists in the camp’s field. All programs take place on West Chester University’s campus in state-of-the-art facilities. The high-quality, relatively low-cost programming will keep students mentally and physically active this summer. Information and links to registration can be found at www.wcupa.edu/summercamps/.
•On Monday, May 29, the Brandywine Baptist Church Cemetery will be the site of the annual Memorial Day celebration hosted by VFW Post 811. The special event will include various color guards, music, a 21-gun salute, the placing of flowers on veterans’ graves, and a benediction. This year’s speaker is historian and re-enactor Fred Magner. The program will begin at 8:30a.m. and last approximately 30 minutes. Brandywine Baptist Church, 1463 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford.
•The Residence at Chadds Ford is continuing to collect old eyeglasses and hearing aids through June 1. The items will be given to the Lions Club. A drop box for the glasses and hearing aids is located in the lobby at 1778 Wilmington Pike in Chadds Ford.
The last Clover market of the season is Sunday, June 4.
•The award-winning Clover Market returns to Kennett Square on Sunday, June 4 from 10-4 p.m. for a curated outdoor artisan market. This free event takes place at the 600 S. Broad Street parking lot, with abundant parking across the street at Kennett High School. The Market will feature 100 carefully curated handmade and vintage vendors, a lineup of 10 of the region’s most popular food and beverage trucks including Philly Hots, Surf and Turf Truck, Dos Hermanos Tacos, Clean Plate Club, libations from Braeloch Brewing and Grace Winery, live music from 12-3 from Hake & Jarema, hands-on crafting and face painting for the little ones, and additional shopping and dining options all around town. Additional information including the complete vendor lineup can be found by visiting theclovermarket.com. The Clover Market will return to Kennett Square on Sun. Oct 22.
Learn about the history of photography during a virtual event by the Chester County History Center.
•Anyone interested in the history of photography should check out a virtual program at the Chester County History Center. Join photographer John Milleker at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, for Drawing with Light: A History of Photography. John has intimate knowledge of the processes of photography through two centuries as he still practices, teaches, and demonstrates nearly all of them. Learn about the inventors and processes of history, how they work, and how they relate to each other. This is a “pay-as-you-wish event. Register here.
Relax during Summer Nights at Hagley. (Photo credit Becca Methias)
•The next Summer Nights at Hagley is Wednesday, Jun 7 from 5-8 p.m. Relax and enjoy an after-work stroll along the Brandywine’s most beautiful mile on summer Wednesday evenings from June through August. Bring the whole family for summer fun in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring a picnic or sample local food trucks. Admission is $5 per person, free for Hagley members. Please note that this event is weather-dependent. Check Hagley’s home page for updates. New for 2023, dogs are welcome every Summer Wednesday Night.
•It’s belly up to the bar at the Brandywine Battlefield Park on Saturday, June 17. The first-ever Brews at the Battlefield runs from 5-8 p.m. At least seven breweries are scheduled to bring their product for a night of fun, music, food and beer. Tickets are $40.00 per person for general admission and $15.00 per person for designated drivers. This is a 21 and over (with valid ID), rain or shine event. For tickets and more information, check out our Eventbrite page Brews at the Battlefield.
N. C. Wyeth Painting on the Brandywine Railroad, Brandywine Museum of Art
The workshops of artists and crafters throughout the Brandywine Valley have been bustling all year to make sure they are ready to celebrate the holidays in grand style! The results are on view in galleries and at holiday markets throughout December. Bundle up, get inspired, and support local artists this season!
The famous Brandywine Railroad returns to the Brandywine River Museum of Art through January 8th for its Fiftieth Year! Find out more in this article on the history of the exhibition in this article: “50 Years of Wow! at the Brandywine Railroad.” Fragile Earth: The Naturalist Impulse in Contemporary Art is on view in two galleries through January 8th. This exhibition examines the fragility of the environment and our relationship with it through works by Mark Dion, Courtney Mattison, and others. It includes a site-specific installation and a commissioned mural that relates to the native flora and fauna of the Brandywine Valley. Also don’t miss the annual Critter Sale, held offsite at the Chadds Ford Historical Society from December 1st through the 4th. The Brandywine River Museum is located at 1 Hoffman’s Mill Road, Chadds Ford, PA. More information can be found online at Brandywine.org/Museum.
Stained Glass, Galer Estate Winery, Jeremy McGirl at Gallery 222
The Christkindlmarkt is back at the Chester County Art Association Friday, December 2nd from 4 to 8 pm and Saturday, December 3rd from 10 am to 5 pm. Over 40 stalls will showcase art, ceramics, jewelry, homewares, and more. There will also be food available and live music. Then the $300 and Under Members Show starts with an Opening Reception Thursday, December 8th from 5 to 7 pm and is on view through January 3rd. The Shop Art Gift Store is also refreshed with all types of gifts perfect for everyone. The CCAA is located at 100 North Bradford Avenue, West Chester, PA. More information can be found at ChesterCountyArts.org.
The wonder of Yuletide is on display at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library this season! This year, a new toy train display presented by the Standard Gauge Module Association joins the festive décor, along with a large-scale gingerbread version of the Winterthur mansion, along with trees inspired by those seen at the White House during the Kennedy years. This is in conjunction with the current exhibition, Jacqueline Kennedy and H. F. du Pont: From Winterthur to the White House. Winterthur Museum, Garden, & Library is located at 5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, DE. More information can be found at Winterthur.org.
While you are in town, don’t forget that the West Chester Christmas Parade is back in town, starting at 6:30 on Friday, December 2nd! Check out DowntownWestChester.com for all the details.
Gifted returns at The Art Trust with 200 works of art by 20 artists in various mediums. On view through January 6th. The Art Trust is located at 16 West Market Street, West Chester, PA. More information can be found at TheArtTrust.org.
Snow Day Doves, Kathy Ruck, Howard Pyle Studio
The Oxford Arts Alliance brings back the Artisan Pop-Up this Friday, December 2nd during Country Christmas First Friday in Oxford. There will also be a petite painting sale that benefits the Richards Beards Scholarship. A solo show by Lillie Spotts in The Emerging Artist Gallery is on view until December 16th. The Oxford Arts Alliance is at 38 S. Third Street, Oxford, PA. More information can be found at OxfordArt.org.
Don’t miss The 2022 Kennett Square Holiday Village Market presented by Kennett Collaborative at The Creamery. Stop by from 11 am to 5 pm on December 3, 4th, 10th, & 11th. There is a free shuttle available to Downtown Kennett Square. The Creamery is located at 401 Birch Street, Kennett Square, PA. More information can be found at KennettHolidayMarket.com.
Robert Bohne at Church Street Gallery
Robert Bohné brings their solo show Appreciations to the Church Street Gallery. On view starting December 2nd through January 7th, a Cocktail Reception will be held on Friday, December 9th from 5 to 8 pm. Explore this gallery and others during First Friday in West Chester. The Church Street Gallery is at 12 S. Church Street, West Chester, PA. More information can be found at ChurchStreetGalleryWC.com.
Favorite local artists return to Gallery 222 in the Small Works Show. Each piece was chosen with art lovers in mind. The show is on view through December. Gallery 222 is located at 222 East King Street, Malvern, PA. More information can be found at Gallery222Malvern.com.
The Magic of Ferns, a solo exhibition by Emie Hughes, will be on view at The Jeweled Warrior through December. An Opening Reception will be held Friday, December 9th from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. The Jeweled Warrior is located at 110 Pottstown Pike, Chester Springs, PA. More information can be found at TheJeweledWarrior.com.
Check out the MAC Holiday Art Show at Media Arts Council, which opens with a reception Friday, December 2nd from 5 to 7 pm and is on view through December 31st. The MAC Arts Center is located at 11 E. State Street, Media, PA. More information can be found at MediaArtsCouncil.org.
The Main Line Art Center shows INTRICACY: The 19th Annual Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition, on view through December 22nd. Featuring artists Becca Barolli, Agathe Bouton, and Eric Stanley, all presenting works in different mediums, the visually stunning show is juried by Susanna Gold. The Main Line Art Center is located at 746 Panmure Road, Haverford, PA. More information can be found at MainLineArt.org.
Beauty in Abstraction, Nilanjan Bhowmik, Gifted at The Art Trust
Take a walk around campus to see the art exhibitions at West Chester University. The Knauer Art Gallery is showing the WWII Poster Show through December 19th. In the John H. Baker Gallery in the E. O. Bull Center for the Arts, Not That Brandywine Tradition shows a new perspective through December 9th. The E. O. Bull Center for the Arts is located at 2 E. Rosedale Avenue, West Chester, PA. For more information, check WCUPA.edu/arts-humanities/artdesign and on Instagram @artsatwcu.
Wrap It Up! returns to the Square Pear Gallery, with works by over twenty local artists in various mediums. The Square Pear Gallery is located at 200 East State Street, Kennett Square, PA. More information can be found at SquarePearGallery.com.
The Station Gallery has Art Works for the Holidays! December 2nd through the 24th. It starts with an Evening of Art & Holiday Cheer on Friday, December 2nd from 5 to 8 pm. The Station Gallery is located at 3922 Kennett Pike, Greenville, DE. More information can be found at StationGallery.net.
Drop by the David Katz Gallery during First Friday in Downtown West Chester from 5 to 9 pm to see new works, including from their popular Cloud Formations series. The David Katz Gallery is located at 128 East Gay Street, West Chester, PA. More information can be found at DavidKatzGallery.com.
The Howard Pyle Studio showcases artwork by members of the Studio Art group in the Special Holiday Show! Live music and refreshments will be provided Friday evening during the monthly Wilmington Art Loop on Friday December 2nd from 5 to 7:30 pm, and the show is open all month. The Howard Pyle Studio is located at 1305 North Franklin Street, Wilmington, DE. More information can be found at HowardPyleStudio.org.
The Wilmington Art Loop is held every First Friday in Downtown Wilmington. This month, it will be held on Friday, December 2nd, featuring galleries throughout the city including The Bridge Art Gallery and the Christina Cultural Arts Center. A complimentary shuttle will run between the stops from The Delaware Contemporary, 200 South Madison Street, Wilmington, DE, DEContemporary.org. More information, including all the stops and featured artists and shows on the Loop, can be found at ArtLoopWilmington.org.
Celebrate The Art of Gifting at Ginkgo Arts in Downtown West Chester. Ginkgo Arts is located at 21 S. High Street, West Chester, PA. More information can be found at GinkgoArts.com.
Looking for more events happening through the month? Check out @BrandywineArtGuide on Instagram and Facebook!
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Enjoy a free Criterions Jazz Ensemble concert at West Chester University on Nov. 4.
•West Chester University’s Wells School of Music faculty, staff, students, and alumni will come together to pay tribute to one of its most illustrious alumni: arranger, composer, educator, and publisher Robert Harry “Bob” Curnow ’63. A week-long celebration in honor of Curnow will culminate in a free public concert of the Criterions Jazz Ensemble, conducted by Curnow, on Friday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, 817 S. High St., West Chester. Tickets must be reserved here.
•Chadds Ford Township will hold its annual recycling event on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to noon at the township building. During the event, the Open Space Committee will be handing out 100 free trees to residents (proof of residency required). The Chadds Ford Residents Association will also be holding its fall Road Cleanup. Meet up at the township building at 8 p.m.
Enjoy Le. Cirque at Chester County Historical Center’s Halloween Ball this Saturday.
•Chester County Historical Center’s Halloween Ball is this Saturday, Oct. 29 at 225 N. High Street in West Chester. Tickets are $125 and available here. Enjoy signature cocktails and fine circus-themed fare by Spence Café, dance to live music, participate in our fabulous Silent Auction, and raise your paddle in support of our mission and programs surrounded by a visual feast of circus performances by Le Cirque. The center will also have a sports lounge with TV so attendees can follow the Phillies in game two of the World Series.
•For the first time since 2019, Creative Aging is returning to Darlington Arts Center. Creative Aging is a way for adults 55 years or older to develop a new artistic skill while socializing with their peers. The monthly workshops resume Nov. 7 with Holiday Clay Ornaments Workshop, from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Learn the process of creating holiday ornaments with clay. No experience is necessary — just bring your creativity. For more information, contact Emily Moylan, community engagement manager, at engage@darlingtonarts.org or call our center at 610-358-3632.
•On Friday, Nov. 11, the Kennett Area Senior Center will host a Veteran’s Day event to honor former U.S. military members for their service. The event runs from 10:30 a.m. to.1 p.m. A special lunch follows the presentation. So that KASC may plan for lunch, guests are required to register by Monday, Oct. 31 if they plan to attend. Register by phoning 610-444-4819.
Learn to recognize winter birds at Longwood Gardens. (Image from Longwood Gardens’ website.)
As part of its continuing education program, Longwood Gardens is offering a two-day workshop, Discovering Winter Resident Birds. Join Delaware Nature Society’s Joe Sebastiani and learn how to recognize regional winter resident bird species, discuss native plant species with which these birds associate, and explore how to better support them. Begin your experience with an online orientation and then join us here in the Gardens for a guided bird discovery walk through Pierce’s Park, the Meadow Garden, and Forest Walk to see these beauties in the landscape. There’s an online orientation on Monday, Nov. 14, from 6-7:15 p.m., and an onsite walk from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16. The inclement weather date is Thursday, Nov. 17. The cost is $49. Go here to register.
The Brandywine Railroad is returning to the BRM on Nov. 19. (File photo)
•All aboard for a holiday favorite. The Brandywine River Museum of Art is gearing up to please everyone’s inner Choo-Choo Charlie. The Brandywine Railroad is pulling into the museum’s station on Nov. 19 through Jan. 8. the Brandywine Railroad features trains running on 2,000 feet of track and contains more than 1,000 pieces, including locomotives, passenger and freight trains, and trolleys that pass through a small village, a farm, factories, a drive-in movie theater, and even a carnival. The train display is included in the cost of general admission.
•Dance to the hits of the 1970s/80s/90s at a Concord Adult Social & Dance Party on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 7-10 p.m. at the BYC Gymnasium – 41 S. Thornton Road. This is a free event with food and drink available for purchase. Socialize and enjoy food from Fast Eddie’s Jag Stop, wine from Penns Woods Winery, and more. Let us know you will attend by emailing parksandrec@concordtownship.org.
Spero is seen in photo with his parents Ann & Pete) while accepting a citation from state Rep. Craig Williams, R-160.
•Spero Demetri Ferentinos was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout during a Court of Honor ceremony on Oct. 17. Spero’s Eagle Scout service project was completed at the Kennett Square YMCA. There, he raised funds, designed, constructed, and filled with soil, five garden beds to be used by the Montessori school for organic gardening. Spero is a senior in the class of 2023 at Unionville High School.
The next meeting of the Chadds Ford Business Association is 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, at Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery, 700 Folly Hill Road, in East Marlborough Township. It’s a wine and dine event with a personal tour by Lele Galer and is catered by Sovana Bistro. The cost is $35 for members and nonmembers alike. Go here for tickets.
