Watch skilled, knife-wielding artists at work
Creations will take shape at Great Pumpkin Carve, starting Thursday
Pumpkins and faces will be aglow at the Chadds Ford Historical Society’s annual Great Pumpkin Carve. Photo courtesy of Carla Westerman
Fans of the Great Pumpkin Carve probably already have the dates etched in their memory, but if you’ve never attended this crowd-pleasing event, it’s time to follow up on its glowing reviews.
This...
Insightful look at county’s Civil War heritage
Historical Society exhibit highlights artifacts and stories behind them
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Jeff Stafford (left) and Richard Neff greeted visitors at the opening Thursday night of “On the Edge of Battle: Chester County and the Civil War” at the Chester County Historical Society in West Chester.
Setting the tone for the Chester County Historical Society on...
Effort to close chapter on e-book ripoffs
Attorney general urging consumers to review proposed settlement
Attorney General Linda Kelly today urged Pennsylvania consumers who use e-books to carefully review information about proposed settlements between state attorneys general and several of the nation’s largest publishing companies.
Kelly said the settlements, which are currently awaiting court approval, include approximately $69 million...
Muses for music: poems, Andrew Wyeth paintings
Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus will tour Brandywine River Museum for insight
Members and associates of the Kennett Symphony Children’s Chorus will take a tour of the Brandywine River Museum’s Andrew Wyeth gallery for insight into an upcoming premiere performance.
Demonstrating the symbiotic relationship of the arts, singers and musicians will visit the Brandywine River Museum Saturday...
Two Chester County artists opening solo shows
“Runnymeade” by Richard Chalfant will be featured at the Chester County Art Association.
Each will run for month at the Chester County Art Association
Two diverse Chester County artists will open solo shows Friday that will run through Nov. 9 at the Chester County Art Association.
A free reception will be held tomorrow from 5 to 8 p.m., offering the public a preview of the works by Richard...
Multiple high-school bands to showcase talents
Annual Unionville cavalcade a family-friendly musical event
The Unionville High School Marching Band will perform its 2012 show, “Baseball: An American Tradition,” at the Oct. 20 “March on the Brandywine” cavalcade.
Trumpeting family-friendly marching orders, the Unionville High School Marching Band promises an evening of musical excitement and pageantry for spectators...
Longwood Gardens’ director to be honored
Paul B. Redman will be cited for vision, leadership in county
Paul B. Redman, Longwood Gardens’ director, will be honored for his positive impact on Chester County.
KENNETT SQUARE – On Oct. 17, Longwood Gardens Director Paul B. Redman will receive the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry’s 2012 CEO of the Year award, an annual tribute to an industry leader who represents vision...
Six county cultural groups to get state funds
Ballet, theater, and art organizations are among grant recipients
The Brandywine Ballet Company is one of the recipients of a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Photo by Gabriel Bienczycki
Six county arts organizations will receive state funds, state Sen. Andy Dinniman announced Thursday.
The grants, which support the arts programs and operations of local nonprofits, were recently...
Museum to offer enticing confluence of arts
‘Music on the Brandywine’ will feature acclaimed painters, classical music performers
The Brandywine River Museum will be the setting for Thursday evening’s “Music on the Brandywine.”
The Brandywine River Museum hopes to beckon visitors by combining its idyllic setting with masterful art and music.
On Thursday evening, the museum will present “Music on the Brandywine,”...
60-plus eateries vying to satisfy culinary appetites
The 33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival will be held Sunday in West Chester.
33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival set for Sunday
Area foodies will likely be heading to West Chester on Sunday for the 33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival.
One of the biggest annual events in the area, the free festival will be held from noon to 5:30 p.m. More than 60 restaurants and food...
