Shared interests spawn unlikely artistic alliance
Despite diverse backgrounds, two area painters enjoy collaborating
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
“Alpaca” by William Basciani was painted at the Chenoa Manor Animal Sanctuary, a rescue facility in Avondale.
After meeting several years ago at a cold, blustery art event, two Chester County painters developed a warm friendship and are teaming up for a show at the Chadds...
‘Guys and Dolls’ Feb. 28, March 1-2 at UHS
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Unionville High School will be presenting one of America’s most beloved musicals, Guys and Dolls, at Unionville High School Auditorium on Thursday, Feb. 28; Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2.
Directed by Betsy Ballard and Brittany Baumeister, the show is set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City (with several Philadelphia references), Guys and Dolls is an...
Family workshop to focus on Horace Pippin
Brandywine River Museum to host story-reading, book-signing and art activities
A book by Chester County author Jen Bryant will be the focus of a workshop at the Brandywine River Museum.
The fascinating and challenging life of West Chester artist Horace Pippin will be the focus of a family workshop, author’s talk and book-signing at The Brandywine River Museum on Sunday, Feb. 24, from 11 a.m. to 1...
Annual ‘Art on the Square’ seeking exhibitors
Interested artists, artisans have until March 25 to submit applications
The second annual “Art on the Square” will be held April 27.
Organizers of the second annual “Art on the Square,” a juried arts and fine crafts festival along the main streets of Kennett Square are seeking a vital component of the event: artists.
The festival will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 27, with April 28 as...
Art paths to converge at Chadds Ford gallery
Former state trooper, sibling join forces for ‘Blues Brothers’ show
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
“Winter Magic,” a watercolor by Glenn Blue, will be featured at the Chadds Ford Gallery starting Friday.
For years, State Trooper Glenn E. Blue routinely patrolled communities throughout Chester County, an assignment that periodically brought him face-to-face...
Iconic paintings to offer insight into their milieu
The Brandywine River Museum is hosting a five-part lecture series on American art in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that starts Friday at 10 a.m.
Upcoming Brandywine River Museum lecture series will focus on five works
Five iconic works at the Brandywine River Museum promise insight about the times in which they took shape, courtesy of an upcoming lecture series.
Starting this Friday at 10...
Tapping into thirst for music and history
Chester County Historical Society continuing free series
The Chester County Historical Society’s “History on Tap” series offers history in an informal pub or restaurant setting.
The Chester County Historical Society (CCHS) is betting that a slice of history added to music and dill pickles will create a sweet and savory experience for the public.
CCHS will present the latest installment...
Free art series to focus on diverse masters
First program will feature film, commentary on ceramicist Karen Karnes
Master potter Karen Karnes will be the subject of a free program at Penn State’s Great Valley campus on Feb. 7.
A program designed to celebrate the achievements of gifted contemporary artists working with diverse materials will be presented at Penn State’s Great Valley campus.
The series, hosted by Craig Edelbrock, PSGV’s...
‘Peanuts’ coming to Patton stage, Jan. 31, Feb. 1 & 2
Middle School students to perform ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’
The lead cast of Patton Middle School’s “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The show features Charlie Brown, played by Zach Horrowitz an 8th grader, Linus, played by Eli Sheppard, a 7th grader, Lucy, played by Dina Spyropoulos, an 8th grader, Sally, played by Eva Sheppard a 7th grader, Schroeder,...
Penn State Great Valley to host free community concert
Acclaimed pianist Donna Coleman will perform
Pianist Donna Coleman will perform Wednesday at Penn State’s Great Valley campus, off Rt. 202 in Malvern.
A free, community concert featuring renowned pianist Donna Coleman will be held Wednesday evening at Penn State’s Great Valley campus.
The 1 ½-hour program, which begins at 7 p.m. in Musser Auditorium, will include commentary and will trace...
