| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Museum TourPresented by Wharton Esherick Museum at Wharton Esherick Museum July 21, 2009 - Ongoing Guided tour through the handcrafted home and studio of Wharton Esherick, the "dean of American craftsmen." This National Historic Landmark for Architecture reflects Esherick's artistic evolution from the Arts and Crafts, through Cubism and German Expressionism, to the Modernist free forms that characterized his later works. The Studio is filed with more than 200 of Esherick's paintings, prints, sculture, furniture and furnishings.
Want to get tickets for... | Wharton Esherick Museum | 07/21/09-
Ongoing | Malvern |
Brandywine Valley Driving TourPresented by Awfully Nice Tours at Brandywine Battlefield Park April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 The Brandywine Valley encompasses an area of rolling countryside set about 4 miles outside the city of Philadelphia. There are so many wonderful Brandywine attractions in the area it’s hard to choose. The most popular include Longwood Gardens, Winterthur Country Museum and Estate, Brandywine River Museum, the Nemours Mansion and the Hagley Museum. Any one of these can take at least half a day to visit, so you will have to make some hard choices. And of course, there are also a number... | Awfully Nice Tours | 04/01/11-
03/15/15 | Chadds Ford |
GLBT Nite at the NOTEPresented by Shelita Buffet at The Note January 10, 2012-January 8, 2013 GLBT mixer with drag performances and dancing for all. | Shelita Buffet | 01/10/12-
01/08/13 | West Chester |
QVC Studio TourPresented by QVC at QVC Studio Park August 3, 2011-December 31, 2012 Since opening in the fall of 1997, QVC Studio Park in West Chester, PA, has become a popular destination for thousands of visitors interested in seeing live television at its best. The QVC Studio Tour is a one-of-a-kind guided walking tour through the fantastic world of multimedia retailing. At this state-of-the-art broadcasting facility, guests will see and experience how QVC products are sourced, tested, brought to life on air and delivered to millions of QVC customers. There are views... | QVC | 08/03/11-
12/31/12 | West Chester |
QVC All-Access TourPresented by QVC at QVC Studio Park January 13-December 28, 2012 Come for a one-of-a-kind look into the world of QVC! You will start your day on the QVC Studio Tour to learn about the fantastic world of electronic retailing. At this state-of-the-art broadcasting facility, guests will see and experience how QVC products are sourced, tested, brought to life on air, and delivered to millions of QVC customers.
Next you will go beyond behind the scenes at QVC to see areas such as Broadcasting Design; Lighting; the Shop (where many of the QVC sets... | QVC | 01/13/12-
12/28/12 | West Chester |
Holiday Open HousePresented by Brandywine Valley Wine Trail at Brandywine Valley Wine Trail December 1-December 9, 2012 Complete all your holiday shopping as you relax at our wineries! We're setting the stage for stress-free holiday shopping. The wineries will be decorated in their holiday finery and will be hosting carolers, holiday musicians, and offering special holiday sale pricing! Forget fighting the crowds at the malls. Wine always fits, so shop with us!
| Brandywine Valley Wine Trail | 12/01/12-
12/09/12 | Chadds Ford |
Christmas on the FarmPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation December 8, 2012 Get into the holiday spirit!
Last chance to visit with the Plantation in 2012.
Farmhouse decorated
Byers Choice "Farmer and Farmer's wife" available for purchase! Limited Edition carolers!
Tea tasting
Wassailing the Orchard at 1 and 3 (a Plantation Tradition)
Textile, woodworking, and long rifle demos
Plantation Store Sale
| Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 12/08/12 | Newtown Square |
| On the Edge of Battle: Chester County and the Civil War | Chester County Historical Society | 09/22/11-
12/01/12 | West Chester |
| Kuerner Farm Tours | Brandywine River Museum | 04/01/12-
11/18/12 | Chadds Ford |
N.C. Wyeth House & Studio TourPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum April 1-November 18, 2012 Visit the home where N.C. Wyeth and his wife raised five talented children (including great American painter Andrew Wyeth) and his studio, maintained as he left it when he died in 1945. | Brandywine River Museum | 04/01/12-
11/18/12 | Chadds Ford |
Gemarama 2012: Patterns GalorePresented by Tuscarora Lapidary Society at School at Church Farm - CFS November 3-November 4, 2012 2012 will be the 43rd year that Tuscarora Lapidary Society has hosted its annual fine gem, jewelry and mineral show, Gemarama. In addition to vendors you would expect at any gem show, a third of the show houses over 30 instructional and competitive cases and a large lapidary arts demonstration area where visitors can see live the cutting of stones, jewelry making, beading, chain making, wire wrapping, and other arts and sciences associated with lapidary. | Tuscarora Lapidary Society | 11/03/12-
11/04/12 | Exton |
Halloween on the FarmPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation October 27-October 28, 2012 Trick or treat at the Plantation. Wear your costume and visit six spots to receive a treat. The farm animals will be there including the horse, Abigail. There will be hearth cooking and other colonial activities.
| Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 10/27/12-
10/28/12 | Newtown Square |
Ghost ToursPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation October 19-October 20, 2012 The Colonial Plantation, one of the most haunted properties in Delaware County, invites you to an evening of strange sounds, squeaky doors, and ghostly stories. Relive some of the areas most mysterious, true and scary tales of terror. Start by following the torch lit path. Tour the farmhouse and hear a story in each room that will tell of bizarre events from times long past and people long dead. Finish at the bonfire for a last bone chilling tale of ghosts and mayhem. | Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 10/19/12-
10/20/12 | Newtown Square |
Medieval DaysPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation October 13-October 14, 2012 On Saturday and Sunday, October 13th and 14th, come see what life was really like during the Middle Ages in Europe. From the vikings to the age of Columbus, various encampments will portray aspects of Medieval Life. See how five hundred years of European culture thrived and changed. Romans, Saxons, Normans, and Vikings, and will portray life of this heroic era of Western Civilization.
Finally, witness the changes that technology made by the late Middle Ages by viewing the... | Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 10/13/12-
10/14/12 | Newtown Square |
10th Annual Harvest FestivalPresented by Brandywine Valley Wine Trail at Brandywine Valley Wine Trail September 29-October 7, 2012 Have a grape stompin' good time and experience the sights and smells of harvest as the seven wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail celebrate the 2012 vintage! You’ll find grapes galore as the vineyards commence harvest activities. Enjoy pastoral settings for picnicking, live music to "sit n’ sip" or dance by, hayrides through the vineyards, BBQs, wine tastings, tours, and the opportunity to learn about the region where Pennsylvania’s most stellar... | Brandywine Valley Wine Trail | 09/29/12-
10/07/12 | Chadds Ford |
Civil War Battle & CampPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation September 22-September 23, 2012 The South is invading Pennsylvania again. The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation will be hosting a Federal and Confederate battle and camp. Witness firearm demonstrations, drills, and camp life. There will be period fashions and displays of civilian life. Watch the North try to defend the farm against the invading forces from old Dixie.
No visitors are permitted to enter after battle has begun.
Particpating Units:
4th Texas, Company B "The Tom Green... | Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 09/22/12-
09/23/12 | Newtown Square |
RoboCopPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre September 21, 2012 “RoboCop set the tone for much of Dutch auteur import Paul Verhoeven’s career in America, and not just because of Kurtwood Smith’s curt command “Bitches leave!” It was a relatively low-budget, high-concept satire in the guise of a relatively high-budget, low-concept trash-a-thon.
But it was so broad about its satiric aims—privatized, corporate America buying and selling not only the populace’s safety, but also its endangerment, thereby... | The Colonial Theatre | 09/21/12 | Phoenixville |
Phoenixville Blues FestivalPresented by Phoenixville Blues Society at Reeves Park Bandshell September 8, 2012 The Third Annual Phoenixville Blues Festival will be held at Reeves Park, featuring big name blues bands grooving all day.
Highlights include nationally acclaimed blues acts, local musicians, and performances from select students of the Give the Gift of Music Foundation. Vendors and tables galore will provide family fun with food, children’s activities, entertainers, and more! | Phoenixville Blues Society | 09/08/12 | Phoenixville |
| Harvest Feast and Militia Muster | Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 09/01/12 | Newtown Square |
TEDTalks SalonsPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre August 21, 2012 As we gear up for our second annual live TEDxPhoenixville event on Oct 6, 2012 we’d like to share some of our favorite TEDTalks with you. Join us each month for a different program of compelling and inspiring talks. Each evening’s program will consist of pre-recorded TEDTalks plus one live performance. The salons will continue once per month through August and will take place in the theatre’s third floor screening room. Seating is limited to 50 people. | The Colonial Theatre | 08/21/12 | Phoenixville |
Gustafer YellowgoldPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre August 21, 2012 Since his creation by Morgan Taylor in 2005, Gustafer Yellowgold has become an international phenomenon, acclaimed by The New York Times, which described Gustafer as “A cross between ‘Yellow Submarine’ and Dr. Seuss.” Entertainment Weekly praised “The most infectious original songs. It’s like tapping into some pleasure center in the brain- both adult and kids – absurdly appealing. Grade:... | The Colonial Theatre | 08/21/12 | Phoenixville |
Historic Scavenger Hunt for ChildrenPresented by Christian C. Sanderson Museum at Christian C. Sanderson Museum August 19, 2012 A fun way to learn history! Search historic artifacts to solve the answers to clues. Arrive anytime between 1 pm and 3 pm; questions take approximately 45 minutes to answer. Recommended ages: 9 - 14 years old. Children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is sponsored by The Phyllis Recca Foundation and Gene Pisasale Historic Insights and Adventures. | Christian C. Sanderson Museum | 08/19/12 | Chadds Ford |
Water Music: Titanic 100 YearsPresented by Kennett Symphony of Chester County at Longwood Gardens August 18, 2012 Celebrate music inspired by water: Handel’s Suite on the River Thames, a trip to the Blue Danube, Richard Rodgers’ WWII classic and the grand music from the blockbuster film Titanic. Our voyage ends with Longwood Gardens’ spectacular Fountain Show. | Kennett Symphony of Chester County | 08/18/12 | Kennett Square |
Makin’ Music Rockin’ RhythmsPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre August 14, 2012 Get ready! The focus is on rhythm, music, and FUN as you stomp, clap, and sing your way through a rockin’ good time with Makin’ Music Rockin’ Rhythms, a fun, interactive music enrichment program designed for young children. This award-winning program is a Delaware Valley institution and earns rave reviews from critics, parents, teachers, and children alike. Michael Kropp (or “Mr. Mike” as the kids know him) manages... | The Colonial Theatre | 08/14/12 | Phoenixville |
| Adult Night Hike | Chester County Department of Parks and Recreation | 08/11/12 | Pottstown |
Balloon Freak John CassidyPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre August 7, 2012 John Cassidy, our most popular kids performer at the Colonial, is an eccentric comedian whose bizarre antics have earned him widespread acclaim as one of the most original and unique performers today. He has also made numerous television appearances having appeared on such popular shows as Live with Regis and Kelly, NBC’s Today Show and Martha Stewart Living and regularly plays Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York City and his native Philadelphia. John also holds several Guinness World... | The Colonial Theatre | 08/07/12 | Phoenixville |
Harry Potter MarathonPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre August 4-August 5, 2012 Eight films. Two days. One boy wizard. Join us for our annual summer marathon – this year it’s all eight Harry Potter films spread out over two days. On Day 1 (Sat, Aug 4) we’ll show the first five films, and on Day 2 (Sun, Aug 5) we’ll show films 6-8. Costumes are strongly encouraged!
Tickets
Adults: $20
Seniors (62+): $15
Students: $15
Children: $10
Members: $10
Ticket prices do... | The Colonial Theatre | 08/04/12-
08/05/12 | Phoenixville |
| Family Night Hike | Chester County Department of Parks and Recreation | 08/04/12 | Pottstown |
Hello, DollyPresented by The Brandywiners, Ltd. at Longwood Gardens July 26-August 4, 2012 Brandywiners presents Hello, Dolly at the Longwood Gardens Open Air Theater in Kennet Square, PA. Ticket price includes all-day admission to the Gardens in addition to the show. | The Brandywiners, Ltd. | 07/26/12-
08/04/12 | Kennett Square |
Museum Explorer MorningsPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 5-August 3, 2012 Introduce children to art through Museum Explorer Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, the program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project.
Museum Explorer Mornings each have a theme including: Red, White and Blue, Summer Sketchers, Mix and Match Animals, Treasure Tales, and "What's My Line?" | Brandywine River Museum | 07/05/12-
08/03/12 | Chadds Ford |
Museum Explorer MorningsPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum August 2, 2012 Introduce children to art through Museum Explorer Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, the program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project. Today's topic is “What's My Line?” | Brandywine River Museum | 08/02/12 | Chadds Ford |
Advanced ExplorersPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 30-August 1, 2012 The three-day Advanced Explorers program has “Brandywine Inside and Out” as its theme. Children ages 9 and older will enjoy guided tours and make art projects inspired by landscape art, the Brandywine Conservancy’s River Trail and native plant gardens. | Brandywine River Museum | 07/30/12-
08/01/12 | Chadds Ford |
The PlantsPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre July 31, 2012 The Plants are a four-piece Philadelphia based band for kids with an eclectic style that traverses musical genres while exploring the potential of the imagination. Each song is specifically written to spark new ideas, evoke different emotions, and encourage creativity. From a snake wearing flip-flops to intergalactic insects, the lighthearted music of The Plants is catchy, often times silly, and fun for children and adults alike. Find out more on | The Colonial Theatre | 07/31/12 | Phoenixville |
Mr. Hart & Mr. BrownPresented by People's Light and Theatre Company at People's Light and Theatre Company - Steinbright Stage July 18-July 27, 2012 Set in Nebraska in the 1920s during the era of Prohibition, Two-Gun Hart is the only law for 300 miles. When a Duesenberg-driving antiques dealer from Baltimore shows up for a visit, young Ambrose Healey of the Homer Weekly Star smells a story. But is it worth his life to write it? A play about freedom of the press, the myth of the Old West, and a whole lot more from the award-winning writer of The Philly Fan, Any Given Monday, and Something Intangible.
| People's Light and Theatre Company | 07/18/12-
07/27/12 | Malvern |
Museum Explorer MorningsPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 26, 2012 Introduce children to art through Museum Explorer Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, the program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project. Today's topic is “Treasure Tales.” | Brandywine River Museum | 07/26/12 | Chadds Ford |
Gathering of the Chester County Militia & Evening ConcertPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation July 21, 2012 Join the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation for a day of full of fun. There will be textiles, hearth cooking, farm animals, house tours and a gathering of the Chester County Militia. Colonial Country Dancing at 1 pm and 3 pm. At 7 pm, Atwater and Donnelly will perform an evening concert of American folk music and dance. Bring the whole family!! | Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 07/21/12 | Newtown Square |
Dazed and ConfusedPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre July 20, 2012 “…The film is about throwaway moments: It orbits around a story that ends in nothing more consequential than some friends heading off for Aerosmith tickets. Dazed And Confused‘s enduring cult-classic status speaks to how simply and perfectly it evokes the last day of school in small-town Texas in 1976, not how it appeases the narrative gods.
…but even for the sober, it’s a contact high, because it offers a world that’s easy and pleasant to... | The Colonial Theatre | 07/20/12 | Phoenixville |
Museum Explorer MorningsPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 19, 2012 Introduce children to art through Museum Explorer Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, the program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project. Today's topic is “Mix and Match Animals.” | Brandywine River Museum | 07/19/12 | Chadds Ford |
TEDTalks SalonsPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre July 17, 2012 As we gear up for our second annual live TEDxPhoenixville event on Oct 6, 2012 we’d like to share some of our favorite TEDTalks with you. Join us each month for a different program of compelling and inspiring talks. Each evening’s program will consist of pre-recorded TEDTalks plus one live performance. The salons will continue once per month through August and will take place in the theatre’s third floor screening room. Seating is limited to 50 people. | The Colonial Theatre | 07/17/12 | Phoenixville |
Michael Boudewyns presents Once Upon a TimePresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre July 17, 2012 You’re invited to Once Upon A Time: a vaudeville-inspired, playfully presented, plucky performance of picture books, performed by Michael Boudewyns; actor, storyteller, fan of Butser Keaton and Harold Lloyd, but most of all, an avid reader and life-long lover of kids books. For 15 years, Michael’s solo storytelling has been a hit. The Philadelphia Inquirer calls him “a great storyteller,” and praises his signature style: “…simplicity as a form of... | The Colonial Theatre | 07/17/12 | Phoenixville |
Tip-A-Canoe and Barbecue, too!Presented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 14, 2012 Join the Young Friends of the Brandywine for Tip-a-Canoe and Barbecue Too! This family friendly event begins with a relaxing canoe ride down the Brandywine and ends with a barbecue and live music. Canoes included in the cost. Tip-a-Canoe and Barbecue Too! is a great way to visit with friends while seeing what the Conservancy has done to protect the Brandywine Valley.
All proceeds benefit the Conservancy. | Brandywine River Museum | 07/14/12 | Chadds Ford |
| Bats in the Night Sky | Chester County Department of Parks and Recreation | 07/14/12 | Pottstown |
Pirate/Splash Day for KidsPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation July 14, 2012 Bring your swimsuit and old shoes because wet is the theme for this special day at the Plantation. Pirates will attack the farm house. Youngsters will be encouraged to run the maze and the gauntlet while being sprayed with water. There will be foot races, face painting, rubber ducky races in the creek and and a water balloon toss. Use your feet to wash clothes and bob for apples with your toes. Throw a wet sponge at a captured pirate.
The day starts at Noon and the pirates will... | Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 07/14/12 | Newtown Square |
Museum Explorer MorningsPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 12, 2012 Introduce children to art through Museum Explorer Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, the program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project. Today's topic is “Summer Sketchers.” | Brandywine River Museum | 07/12/12 | Chadds Ford |
Segal Puppet Theater presents Cowboy CapersPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre July 10, 2012 Bring the whole family down to the farm for this 40-minute interactive puppet show for children ages 2 through 7 and their families to help Sheriff Sam and his sidekick Ranch Hand Slim get the animals back in the barn. Then stick around down at the “Double-P Puppet Ranch” because you just might help uncover a long lost buried treasure. Full of song and down home country mayhem, this little prairie recipe will keep you belly laughing the whole day through. Dave Fiebert of | The Colonial Theatre | 07/10/12 | Phoenixville |
Nightmare on Elm Street 4 and 5 Double FeaturePresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre July 6, 2012 4: “You can’t keep a good mass-murderer-from-beyond-the-grave down. Freddy returns once again to wreak havoc on poor, unsuspecting teenagers. Director Harlin would go on to direct the explosive Die Hard 2.”
5: “Freddy Kruger goes surreal. Freddy teams up with an unborn child to continue his murderous ways. Good visuals but not much more.” (TLA Film & Video Guide)
Directed by Renny Harlin, Stephen Hokins. US. 1988, 1989. R. 182... | The Colonial Theatre | 07/06/12 | Phoenixville |
Museum Explorer MorningsPresented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 5, 2012 Introduce children to art through Museum Explorer Mornings at the Brandywine River Museum. Designed for children ages 3 to 10 accompanied by an adult, the program includes a thematic guided tour followed by a hands-on art project. Today's topic is “Red, White and Blue.” | Brandywine River Museum | 07/05/12 | Chadds Ford |
When in the Course of Human Events...A 4th of July Celebration & PicnicPresented by Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation at Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation July 1-July 4, 2012 Enjoy a picnic at the farm and celebrate our nation's birthday by hearing the Declaration of Independence and witnessing the crowds reaction. There is not complete agreement in Chester County but the Patriots are determined to win the crowd by making demonstrations against the king. Activities include hearth cooking, textile demonstrations, long rifle, garden and animal talks. Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic basket lunch or purchase refreshments. Bring a comfortable chair or blanket... | Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation | 07/01/12-
07/04/12 | Newtown Square |
Big Bang BBQ WeekendPresented by Brandywine Valley Wine Trail at Brandywine Valley Wine Trail June 30-July 1, 2012 From Pig Pickin' to Chickin' Lickin' – we’re planning a fun BBQ & Wine outing. Beat the shore crowds and spend a rousing Fourth of July Weekend with great BBQ & Wine outings at the wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. Six family owned and operated regional wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail will be offering a variety of wines, food, picnicking, and music to celebrate Independence Weekend. No Passports or Tickets required to attend. Come join... | Brandywine Valley Wine Trail | 06/30/12-
07/01/12 | Chadds Ford |
Chester County Jazz FestivalPresented by Chester County Jazz Festival at Hoopes Park June 29-July 1, 2012 Come and listen to the music that will “Soothe Your Soul” at the inaugural 2012 Chester County Jazz Festival! Produced by Sugarbaby Events, LLC., the festival will be presenting live concert events at both the Asplundh Concert Hall on the campus of West Chester University, and at Hoopes Park in West Chester, PA. This year’s festival features international icons of jazz Peter White, Warren Hill, Ronnie Laws and Gerald Veasley, as well as various regional and local jazz... | Chester County Jazz Festival | 06/29/12-
07/01/12 | West Chester |
The Greater Brandywine Cultural Alliance unites those who care about the arts and culture throughout the Brandywine region of Chester County, PA and Wilmington, DE.
