Culture
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Mowday Schedules Chadds Ford, Malvern, Downingtown Signings
Prolific Chester County author Bruce Mowday has talks and book signings throughout Chester County in the coming six weeks, including Chadds Ford Days, a Paoli Battlefield event and Fall Fest in Downingtown. “September is always a busy month in Chester County, especially since the Battle of Brandywine took place on September 11, 1777,” said Mowday,…
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Chester County Yesterday
The Upper Uwchlan Daniel Keeley Homestead built by John Keeley and his wife Rebecca in 1819. In recent years the farmhouse served as the shop for The Clay Lady, a unique craft and gift shop, and now houses the the Chester Springs branch of Penn Liberty Bank. The Keeley barn across Pottstown Pike, built a…
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Main Line Chambers Sponsors 5K Run
More information on the run and online registration here.
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Kendal-Crosslands Community Is Now Official Wildlife Habitat
The Kendal-Crosslands Community in Kennett Square has successfully created an official Wildlife Habitat site certified by the National Wildlife Federation. NWF said the retirement community created outdoor spaces that improve habitats for birds, butterflies, frogs and other wildlife by providing essential elements needed by all wildlife – natural food sources, clean water, cover and places…
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Painter Jamie Wyeth Reflects On His Chester County Upbringing For The Wall Street Journal
For 68-year-old painter Jamie Wyeth, Chadds Ford is home to a heritage of artistry, the former early-1800s schoolhouse he grew up in and a myriad of inspiration that has fueled his craft over the decades. Now with a new exhibit on display all year at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Wyeth is looking all…
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Blind Man’s Vision Brings Braille Music To The World
Never mind that he’s blind; Tredyffrin Township’s William R. McCann has spent the past two decades living out a pioneering vision to make Braille music more accessible, and today his Dancing Dots Braille Music Technology reaches low-vision musicians throughout the nation and across 50 countries. “There have been companies in other countries that have come and…
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Chester County Historical Society Offers Profile Of Pioneers Of Color Photography
Learning more about Chester County’s contribution to color photography is one more reason to visit the Chester County Historical Society this summer. The CCHS, which is now exhibiting Chester County Clothing of the 1800s, also has the complete archives of the Solgram Color Photo Company, which chronicle the story of Downingtown resident William South. South,…
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Jennersville Y Pilots Volunteer Initiative And Sets Clean-Up Day For Red Rose Inn
The Jennersville Y is now a pilot site for a nationwide Y-USA initiative called TOGETHERHOOD that’s meant to empower volunteers to take a lead role in community service projects. “Supporting our neighbors in need is at the heart of our Y’s mission,” said Denise Day, Y president and CEO. “Members and staff enthusiastically support blood…
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Herrs Foods To Host Bike Night Benefiting Muscular Dystrophy Association
Motorcyclists are invited to ride down to the Herrs Potato Chip Factory in Nottingham on Aug. 14 for Bike Night, a charity event to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Bike Night, co-sponsored by Lancaster Harley Davidson of Willow Street, is set for 5 p.m. to dusk at the Herrs factory, 20 Herrs Drive in Nottingham. …
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Coatesville Farmers Market Is On The Brandywine Hospital Campus Each Wednesday
Shoppers are buzzing about the fresh fruits, vegetables and artisanal foods they are finding at the Coatesville Farmers Market, which this year is open from 2 to 6 p.m. each Wednesday on the Brandywine Hospital campus. Right now it’s zucchini season, the time when creative minds come up with ideas about what to do with…
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J.W. Pepper Launches Cued In For Musicians
Sheet music retailer J.W. Pepper has launched Cued In, a new social networking site for musicians and music professionals. Pepper, which caters to musicians nationwide and has a store at 191 Sheree Blvd. in Exton, created the site to give musicians a place to share content, discover new techniques, and discuss issues from across the…
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Penn Liberty Bank And Chamber Join To Host Annual Golf Classic
The Penn Liberty Bank – Chester County Chamber Golf Classic is set for Tuesday, Aug. 19 at the exclusive Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern. The private golf club, ranked by Golf Digest as among the best in the state, should give local golfers a top notch golfing experience. Participants are invited to start the day…
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Wyeth ‘Looking Out, Looking In’ Curators To Visit Brandywine River Museum
While the National Gallery of Art’s major exhibition Andrew Wyeth: Looking Out, Looking In may only be viewed at the gallery in Washington, D.C., the Brandywine River Museum of Art will host a lecture and book signing in conjunction with the exhibition at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 23. Exhibition curators and catalogue authors Nancy K.…
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Iron Hill Brewery To Host 10th Annual Twilight Criterium Bike Race In West Chester
Bike racing fans are invited to the 10th annual Iron Hill Twilight Criterium, set for downtown West Chester on Saturday, Aug. 2. Spectators will be able to see hundreds of cyclists race at speeds of more than 35 miles per hour through the streets of downtown West Chester for the 7:45 p.m. race. This year’s…
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What Do You Think The Historical Society Does?
The Chester County Historical Society may be an expert of the past, but it’s not so certain about its own future. It recently received a $30,000 William Penn Foundation grant “to find out what people expect to learn from the society” and possibly change its name and brand identity to attract new visitors, Philly.com recently…
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State Museum Chooses County Artists For ‘Art Of The State’
Two Chester County artists – Susan Schulz and Neil Dreibelbis – will have their work displayed in the prestigious “Art of the State: Pennsylvania 2014” exhibition at the State Museum of Pennsylvania this summer. The 47th annual exhibit showcases established and emerging artists and will run June 22 through Sept. 14. In all, 122 works of art…
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Anytime Fitness Sets Grand Opening At Garnet Valley Plaza
Anytime Fitness, a growing 24-hour co-ed fitness franchise, is open in the Garnet Valley Plaza in Chadds Ford and will celebrate its grand opening in the Garnet Valley Plaza in Chadds Ford at noon on Friday, July 11. The club plans a ribbon cutting ceremony, refreshments and giveaways from local vendors. The new fitness center…
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QVC Has Willie Nelson On The Mind
West Chester’s international multimedia retailer QVC will host country music legend Willie Nelson in a special appearance at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 12 on QVC. Nelson’s performance will be in celebration of the release of his upcoming album “Band of Brothers.” During the hour-long show, Nelson will treat fans to songs from the new album, as…
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