Upcoming Events

Dec 19 - Jan 10

Art Main Line Art Center's 71st Annual Members' Exhibition Displays the variety of work created by members and professional artists closely associated with the Art Center. Juried for prizes. Many pieces are available for purchase. Reception on December 19, 6-8 pm.   |  website Main Line Art Center 746 Panmure Rd   |  Haverford , PA 19041   |  (610) 525-0272

thru Jan 16 (began Dec 5) 9-5, Tues-Sat

Art "palette/palate study" at the Lynden Gallery A study of painting in the making. Several artists their palette of color and process of discovery. Contemplate the color decisions and other aesthetic choices an artist makes as a painting evolves. Study began in early December. Artists include Ned Wert, Mark Workman, Brad Stroman, Ruth Bernard, Eva Bender, Lou Schellenberg, Paul Flury, Annie Strickler, Susan Darling, Robert Heilman, and others. Dismantling dismanteling reception on Fri, January 16, 5-8 pm featuring the "Gadjo Playboys."   |  website Lynden Gallery 117 South Market Street   |  Elizabethtown , PA   |  (717) 367-9236

Dec 6-31 Fri-Sat, 8; Sat, 4; Sun, 2; Wed, Feb. 4 at 1.

Theatre "Looking Over The President's Shoulder" at Hedgerow Theatre A touching portrayal of one man's journey through the White House.   |  website Hedgerow Theatre 64 Rose Valley Rd   |  Media , PA 19063   |  (610) 565-4211

Jan 8 - 17 Thurs-Sat, 8 pm; Sun, 2

Theatre "Romance - Romance" at Players Club of Swarthmore Two mini-musicals come together to provide the answers along with plenty of laughs.   |  website Players Club of Swarthmore 614 Fairview Drive   |  Swarthmore , PA   |  (610) 328-4271

Exhibit Ends Jan 9 10-5

Museums & Libraries "Who's Your Daddy? Families in Early American Needlework" -- Exhibit Ends Explores how family ties are honored and strengthened through needlework and how needlework serves as a primary source for historical and genealogical research. Exhibit began in October 2008.   |  website Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library 5105 Kennett Pike   |  Winterthur , DE 19735   |  (302) 888-4600

Jan 10 10 am - 12 pm

Environment & Nature "Critter Hunt for Grown-Ups" at Tyler Arboretum Ecologist and naturalist Steve Tessler leads a fun and informative nature walk, seeking hidden critters, beautiful fungi, lichens, and moss.   |  website Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Rd   |  Media , PA 19063   |  (610) 566-9134

Jan 10 6 to 9 pm.

Downtowns Second Saturday in Media Over 30 businesses stay open late. Shops, galleries and cafes host local musicians or display the work of local artists. Organized by the Media Arts Council.   |  website Downtown Media Various locations.   |  Media , PA 19063

Jan 12 2:30 - 3:30 pm

Parks & Gardens Guided Tour of Scott Arboretum led by the Curator Offers an in-depth look at the collections, gardens, and plant selections. Andrew Buntingm the Curator, discusses the most recent acquisitions ,why plants were removed , design of the arboretum. Also, practical advice for your garden.   |  website Scott Arboretum Swarthmore College Campus 500 College Ave   |  Swarthmore , PA 19801   |  (610) 328-8025

Jan 13-14

Environment & Nature "Native Landscape Design Exploding into the Mainstream" Symposium at Villanova University A two-day program including about 10 1-2 hour presentations by university faculty and professionals. Jean Marie Hartman, professor at Rutgers University, discusees access to current research on native vegetation, Peter Heus, owner of a native plant nursery, discusses native plants with great landscape potential, Rick Darke, consultant, discusses the ideas of William Robinson, an 18th century landscape designer, regarding "wild gardens." And more. In its 20th year. Co-sponsored by Morris Arboretum and New Directions in the American Landscape. Pre-registration required.   |  website Villanova University   |  Villanova , PA   |  (215) 247-5777

Jan 14

Art ARTsisters Show Opens at the Art Trust Features a collection of works created by members of ARTsisters. Show ends March 31.   |  website The Art Trust 16 W. Market St   |  West Chester , PA   |  (610) 649-3174

Jan 15 Depart at 7 am.

Environment & Nature Tyler Arboretum's Conowingo Dam and Muddy Run Birding Field Trip During winter, large numbers of gulls, ducks, and bald eagles congregate at Conowingo Dam in northeastern Maryland on the Susquehanna River, near where the river empties into the northern part of the Chesapeake Bay. Tom Reeves of Tyler Arboretum leads the trip. Fee includes transportation, beverages, a snack, and dinner. You bring lunch and binoculars.   |  website Tyler Arboretum 515 Painter Rd   |  Media , PA 19063   |  (610) 566-9134

Jan 15 1 pm.

Music & Dance Martin Luther King Tribute Concert presented by Wilmington Music School Celebrate the life of Dr. King,, integrating music, dance and visual arts to celebrate the musical diversity of our world and community. Includes spirituals, gospel songs, bluegrass, performances by area choral groups.school faculty, and others Part of the Wilmington School's Cultural Crossroads series. Seating is limited. Reserve tickets in advance.   |  website Wilmington Music School (Wilmington Branch) 4101 Washington St   |  Wimington , DE 19802   |  (302) 762-1132

Jan 16

Art Smithsonian's "Between Fences" Opens at Center for the Creative Arts A traveling exhibition of the Smithsonian, offering a cultural history of fences and land use, examining how neighbors and nations divide, protect, and define themselves through the boundaries they build. Supplemented with programming by CCArts, including a community fence panel project, photography, and more. Opening Reception on Jan 23. Exhibition ends on March 6.   |  website Center for the Creative Arts Route 82 and Upper Snuff Mill Row   |  Yorklyn , DE   |  (302) 239-2434

Jan 16 -17

Theatre "Young Stormalong" presented by Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society A british style pantomime. Includes sea shanties, romantic wind blown heroes, winsome heroines and piratical baddies.   |  website

Jan 18 2:30 - 3:30 pm

Parks & Gardens "Perennials in the Winter Landscape:" Guided Tour of Scott Arboretum led by the Curator Andrew Bunting, Curator of the Scott Arboretum leads walking tour of the Arboretum and offers insights regarding the use of use of perennials in the winter gardden.   |  website Scott Arboretum Swarthmore College Campus 500 College Ave   |  Swarthmore , PA 19801   |  (610) 328-8025

Exhibit Ends Jan 18 Daily 9 to 9.

Art Art Ability 2008 Showcasing the works of more than 100 artists with physical and cognitive disabilities from the US, Canada and other countries. Diverse range of media included.   |  website Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital 414 Paoli Pike   |  Malvern , PA   |  (610) 251-5400

Jan 22

Theatre "You Give a Pig a Pancake" and other Story Books Pre-K thru 4th grade. Children's Series.   |  website DuPont Theatre 1007 N. Market St   |  Wilmington , DE 19801   |  (302) 656-4401

Jan 23 8 pm

Music & Dance Jeffrey Gaines and Gillian Grassie perform at Kennett Flash Jeffrey Gaines is a soulful, dynamic, accomplished song-writer and guitarist. Check his website at jeffreygainse.com. Gillian Grassie is a contemporary harpist/singer-songwirter. Her website is gilliangrassie.com.   |  website Kennett Flash 102 Sycamore Alley   |  Kennett Square , PA 19348   |  (610) 444-8188

Jan 24 7:30 pm

Music & Dance TurtleDove Folk Club presents "Dukes of Destiny" at West Grove Friends Meeting House Blues, dance, soul, swing, rock & roll.   |  website West Grove Friends Meeting House 153 E. Harmony Rd.   |  West Grove , PA 19390   |  (802) 431-3433

Jan 24

Crafts CraftForms 2008 - Exhibition Ending 14th international juried exhibition dedicated to enhancing awareness of contemporary American craft. Variety of media. In its 14th year. Exhibition began December 5. "Across the Grain", an exhibit of 23 regional wood artists runs concurrently in the Ethel Sergeant Clark Smith Gallery.   |  website Wayne Art Center 413 Maplewood Ave   |  Wayne , PA 19080   |  (610) 688-3553

thru Jan 24

Crafts "Across the Grain" at Wayne Art Center - Exhibition Ends A regional exhibition of artists working in wood. Special display of pieces by Wharton Esherick and George Nakashima. Exhibit opened on December 5. "CraftForms 2008" runs concurrently in the Davenport Gallery.   |  website Wayne Art Center 413 Maplewood Ave   |  Wayne , PA 19080   |  (610) 688-3553

Jan 28 - Feb 22

Theatre "Day of the Picnic" at People's Light World premiere. By Russell Davis. Directed by Abigail Adams.   |  website People's Light & Theatre Company,Main Stage 39 Conestoga Rd   |  Malvern , PA 19355   |  (610) 644-3500

Jan 28 - Feb 15

Theatre "Altar Boyz" at Media Theatre Foot-stomping, rafter-raising, musical comedy about a fictitious Christian boy-band on the last night of their national "Raise the Praise" tour. Book by Kevin Del Aguila. Music and Lyrics by Gary Adler and Michael Patrick Walker.   |  website Media Theatre for the Performing Arts 104 E. State St   |  Media , PA 19063   |  (610) 891-0100

Jan 29 - Feb 15

Theatre Fulton Theatre presents Agatha Christie's "The Unexpected Guest" A suspenseful whodunit, filled with false leads, red herrings and a host of probable suspects.   |  website Fulton Theatre 12 N. Prince St   |  Lancaster , PA   |  (717) 397-7425

Feb 1 Registration starts at noon. Race starts at 1 pm.

Athletics, Fitness & Sports "Midwinter 5K" in West Chester A 5K running race around downtown West Chester, organized by the Chester County Running Store. It is the 5th in a series of 9 called the West Chester Downtown Grand Prix. Proceeds benefit the Unionville High School Track & Field Teams. Register at Barnaby's.   |  website Barnaby's of West Chester High Street   |  West Chester , PA   |  (610) 696-0115