Camp Dreamcatcher to host benefit concert
Popular singer-songwriter John Flynn will take stage
Singer-songwriter John Flynn will perform Friday night in Philadelphia at a benefit concert for Camp Dreamcatcher, a Kennett Square-based nonprofit.
Another reason to give thanks this week: Camp Dreamcatcher, which offers an annual nurturing respite for children coping with the HIV/AIDS infection of a family member, the death of one or both...
Smith III to perform at the CYWA’s benefit, Dec. 13
COATESVILLE — Award-winning pop music group Smith III will perform along with a number of local acts at the Community Youth & Womens Aliiance (CYWA)/House of Blues Freaky Friday the 13th Bash, on Dec., 13 to help raise awareness to the CYWA/House of Blues causes and it’s performing arts programs.
Smith III is a young, award winning, motivational, pop, sibling group. They are originally...
Exton library to host annual craft fair
Organizers accepting vendors’ applications for Dec. 14 event
Just in time for the holidays, the Chester County Library will host its third annual craft fair on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. But first the library needs to finish lining up its vendors.
The opportunity to set up a table to sell artisan creations is open to anyone, a library news release said. Contact Kristen Cassidy...
County library to host renowned entrepreneur
Former White Dog Cafe owner will discuss local living economies
An internationally renowned leader of the local-living-economies movement will speak at the Chester County Library in Exton on Tuesday, Dec. 3, following a networking mixer at 6:30 p.m.
Judy Wicks, a longtime activist, is the former owner of the White Dog Café in Philadelphia, acclaimed for its socially and environmentally responsible...
Art Watch: Annette Alessi
Inspired by the traditions of the Brandywine Valley
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Local painter and pastel artist Annette Alessi is the subject of this week’s Local Art Watch. After graduating from the Art Institute of Philadelphia with a degree in illustration, Annette worked in fashion illustration for many years. Most of her landscape work is painted plein air (outdoors) and...
Ballet to offer intimate, interactive forum
Program includes reception with dancers, staff
“Up Front with First State Ballet Theatre” will be presented Thursday and Friday in Wilmington. Photo by Tina Della-Volpe.
“Up Front with First State Ballet Theatre,” a program of classical and contemporary ballet highlights followed by a reception with dancers and staff, will be presented on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 15...
Unionville Art Gala is a big hit
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
A display of art work by the Unionville High School Art Gala’s featured artist, Jeff Schaller. Once again, the event brought artists from around Chester County and beyond to show their works and offer them for sale.
The 2013 Unionville Art Gala held at Unionville High School in Kennett Square was a great success drawing large crowds during the Friday Night...
Brandywine Valley Chorale presents Shining Night, Nov. 22
EAST MARLBOROUGH — In its sixth season, The Brandywine Valley Chorale (BVC) presents Shining Night — a tribute to the works of composer Morton Lauridsen —as its fall concert, Nov. 22 at Unionville High School.
Led by Artistic Director Jason Throne, the 7:30 p.m. concert will feature the music of Lauridsen, an acclaimed choral composer, the multi-media concert will
feature works of art by...
DuPont estate decked out for holidays
Festive tours of Nemours Mansion to begin this weekend
Just in time to put area residents in the holiday spirit, Nemours Mansion and Gardens will be decked out for tours starting this Saturday, Nov. 9, through Dec. 31.
This world-famous duPont estate is beautifully decorated for Christmas with antiques from its historic collection along with new items – look for a gingerbread replica of the...
Art Watch Special: Unionville Art Gala
2013 Unionville Art Gala sets the stage for local art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The 2013 Unionville Art Gala will open to the public Friday November 8th from 6-9pm and finish the following day, Saturday November 8th from 10am-3pm.
Sixty local artists will exhibit original artworks priced from $5 to $5000, in a wide range of media including painting, jewelry, ceramic and metal art. This...
