Art Watch: Shake off winter by taking in some art
Although Spring may be slow in coming, the Spring art scene is blooming
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
With all the snow and ice of the past weeks, it will be nice to start visiting the local galleries again, going to events and warming up to great food, wine and local art. The end of winter is a perfect time to get inspired to be creative, and it is always great when art combines to raise...
Lecture on county’s mining history, Feb. 25
The French Creek Mine, circa 1887, is just one part of the rich history of mining in Chester County. The Chadds Ford Historical Society plans a lecture, Feb. 25, on this fascinating subject.
WEST CHESTER — To Celebrate the new “Mines and Minerals of Chester County” exhibit in the conference room of the Chadds Ford Historical Society, the organization kicks off the Spring Lecture Series this...
Two exhibits opening at Chester County Art Association
One will spotlight give-and-take; the other will focus on Camera Club photos
A photo by Fiona Keyes entitled “Taos Rust” will be one of the works on display at the Chester County Art Association.
The Chester County Art Association (CCAA) invites the public to view two new art exhibitions at a free opening reception for both on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m., a CCAA news release said.
The...
Building on the energy of Cuban music, dance
Chester County Art Association holding special one-night fund-raiser
Internationally acclaimed Jose ‘Pepito’ Gomez will perform on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at a music and dance benefit for the Chester County Art Association.
Drawing on the allure of music and dance, the Chester County Art Association (CCAA) will present internationally renowned Cuban musician Jose “Pepito” Gomez for a one-night...
Art Watch: The Bizzigirls
Spotlighting local good stuffs for the good of our locals
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s Art Watch highlights Bizzigirls, a non-profit community marketing cooperative that has monthly art shows to benefit small local non-profits that provide services to local people in need. Bizzigirls a wonderful group of high energy women who get together to raise money and awareness...
Paint-Out Chadds Ford postponed for week
Numerous artists will display work created in area next Friday or Saturday
The sight of artists with their easels in area fields or along roadsides during Paint-Out Chadds Ford has been postponed a week, the Chadds Ford Historical Society said.
The society is hosting the Sixth Annual Winter Plein Air event featuring numerous juried artists from the Mid-Atlantic region. General admission festivities...
Kennett Square: Let power outage prompt outing
First Friday Art Stroll invites residents to find electricity in borough
Forget the power outages and get out to Kennett Square on Feb. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. for its First Friday Art Stroll.
A plethora of unique, independently-owned shops, galleries, and restaurants will be celebrating February, said Historic Kennett Square in a news release. Here is a sampling of Friday night’s offerings:
Mala...
Paint-Out Chadds Ford hopes to draw in public
Numerous artists will display work created in area Friday or Saturday
Updated with postponement for week due to weather
If you spot artists with their easels in fields or along roadsides next Friday or Saturday, they are probably participating in Paint-Out Chadds Ford – and will likely be shivering if weather forecasts prove accurate.
The Chadds Ford Historical Society is hosting the Sixth...
Art Watch: Sara Bleemer
Photo images from the heart
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Sara Bleemer is a local Chester County art photographer who has been taking photographic images for as long as she can remember, but as her children have grown older, she has been able to spend more time focusing on this artistic passion. For the past four years Sara has shown regularly in most of the local art shows and she has a...
Vampire-themed Valentine making world premiere
First State Ballet Theatre to perform ‘Irene’ at Grand Opera House
The cast of “Irene” will include dancers Justin Estelle (from left, bottom row) and Emily Shenaut; and Ethan Raysor (top, from left), Molly Rooney, Aubrey Clemens and Jake Nowicki.
Here’s a cultural opportunity patrons can sink their teeth into: the world premiere of “Irene,” a vampire-themed Valentine...
