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...

Warm up winter with hot film slate at the Flash

KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Independent Film Series has another series for four films planned for the winter, all available for screening in the cozy confines of the Kennett Flash: The Intouchables on Thursday, January 17 The skinny:  A feel-good French buddy film that broke box-office records around the world. The plot:  After he becomes a quadriplegic from a paragliding accident, an aristocrat...

Architects win award for CCAA expansion plans

Art Association hopes to begin renovations by year’s end “Winter City” by Favi Dubo is one of the paintings that will be featured in a solo show with an opening reception on Thursday. The new year is starting propitiously for the Chester County Art Association, which is opening two shows and celebrating an honor bestowed on the architects charged with its expansion and updating. Bernardon...

Art Association seeking boogie boosters

Proceeds from dance party will benefit upcoming renovations The Chester County Art Association is hosting “Going Out with a Band” on Sunday at The Note in West Chester. The Chester County Art Association (CCAA) is hosting a dance party on Sunday from 7 to 11 p.m. at The Note in West Chester. “Going Out with a Band” will offer a chance to celebrate the year ending as well as look forward...

Longwood Gardens water centerpiece to get facelift

 New York architecture firm to oversee restoration of  Main Fountain Garden A renowned architecture firm has been commissioned to renovate the Main Fountain Garden at Longwood. Longwood Gardens announced Thursday that it has commissioned the New York firm of Beyer Blinder Belle Architects and Planners to lead the rehabilitation of the Main Fountain Garden, part of a 40-year master-planning initiative...