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At Kuerner Farm: Hear today, gone tomorrow
Musical element aims to add new – and fleeting – dimension to visitors’ experience
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The grant-imposed deadlines for curators at the Brandywine River Museum initially seemed prohibitive: eight weeks from start to finish to create an unconventional, ephemeral experience for visitors.
Now, several weeks into what evolved into an exhilarating race [...]
A venue where pipe dreams can come true
Longwood Gardens is hosting international organ competition
Organ aficionados, take note: Longwood Gardens’ is hosting an international competition with a $40,000 first prize.
Ten renowned organists will compete in the inaugural International Organ Competition, playing Longwood’s restored, 10,010-pipe organ in the ballroom. All contestants will compete in the preliminary rounds June 18-19, with the top five contestants [...]
Enjoy ‘Roman Holiday’ at Kennett Flash
Audrey Hepburn-Gregory Peck comedy one of four upcoming selections
Films at the Flash will continue with four new bargain features scheduled on Thursday evenings.
The lineup includes “Roman Holiday, a William Wyler comedy starring Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn on May 16; “Effects,” a Steven Soderbergh drama with Jude Law, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Channing Tatum on May [...]
Chester County Studio Tour returns, May 18 & 19
Art is everywhere in Chester County, but it will be on display on a special behind-the-scenes tour of some of the top studios and artists in the county.
The two-day Chester County Studio Tour of 23 local studios and 53 artists takes place on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, May [...]
‘Little Mermaid’ to make splash at middle school
14th annual student musical debuts on May 10
The Kennett Middle School (KMS) is inviting the public to journey under the sea as it stages “The Little Mermaid,” the district announced.
The Disney favorite, the school’s 14th annual student musical production, opens Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m. in the school’s auditorium, located on 195 Sunny Dell [...]
‘Native Boy’ earns award for Pocopson native
Henry Roosevelt’s short film earns first place at USA Film Festival
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A Pocopson Township native’s short film about a boy chasing the sun continues to enjoy a meteoric rise.
“Native Boy,” a 20-minute narrative by Henry Roosevelt, 27, now a resident of New York City, took first place out of more [...]
Promoter of acoustic guitar abuse to perform
Dan Navarro scheduled at the Kennett Flash on Friday
Billing himself as “a known abuser of acoustic guitars,” a longtime singer-songwriter is bringing his talents to the Kennett Flash on Friday.
For over thirty years, Dan Navarro has written, sung, played, and acted his way through a diverse career. A songwriter for artists who include Pat Benatar, [...]
Visitors invited to enjoy Art Stroll on Friday
Kennett Square Farmers Market will also open for season
Put some spring in your step by celebrating the seasonal opening of the Kennett Square Farmers Market followed by the Art Stroll on Friday.
The market will operate in the Genesis Walkway and along East State Street from 2 to 6 p.m. Vendors will showcase fresh produce, artisan [...]
Plants, crafts featured at Art On The Square, April 27
KENNETT SQUARE — Art works, crafts and plants Art on the Square on Saturday, April 27. This juried outdoor art festival brings art and fine crafts to downtown Kennett Square from 10 – 4 pm. Artists will line the sidewalks along State Street with pop-up tents and tables for an eclectic outdoor gallery. Live music [...]
Brandywine Valley Chorale to perform with UHS students, May 3
‘Night & Day’ features Chester County debut of Sunrise Mass at Unionville High School show
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In its sixth season, The Brandywine Valley Chorale (BVC) with the Unionville High School Chorale, presents Night & Day, featuring the Chester County Premiere of Ola Gjeilo’s SUNRISE MASS.
Led by Artistic Director Jason Throne, the BVC’s Spring Concert [...]
