JANUARY EVENTS
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Jazz Bridge
hosted by Barbara Montgomery
PERFORMING: Bassist Mike Boone and his Quartet. Doors open 7PM. Show starts 7:30PM. Tickets $10 at the door. Students $5.
Better Than Bacon
Improv Comedy Troupe
Back by popular demand to Kennett Flash! Better Than Bacon is Chester County's newest improvisational comedy troupe! They make up every single word and perform every single action completely on-the-spot...and it's all driven by YOUR suggestions.  Every show is a brand new experience, so find out why this group is Better Than Bacon! Doors open 7PM. Show starts 8:00PM. Advance Tickets $10. At the door $12.
Join us all winter long on the first and third Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. The indoor market will offer the community a place to gather as well as offer farm fresh green house produce, baked goods, cheeses, locally grown and potted plants and flowers, hand blended herbal tea, artisans bread, pasture raised beef and poultry, fresh eggs, dairy products . . . and much more. Check our blog for what's available this week.  Preorders are accepted at ksqfarmersmarket@gmail.com
First Friday Art Stroll. Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m. Downtown shops stay open late & offer refreshments
JANUARY 6:
Kennett Flash Presents
Leigh Nash
Nash has two distinct poles of inspiration: her work with Sixpence None the Richer in the Christian music sphere and her childhood fascination with older female country artists like Tanya Tucker, Loretta Lynn and Patsy Cline. You may recognize her from Sixpence's hit songs "Kiss Me" and "There She Goes." 
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $22, Day of Show $25
JANUARY 7:
Kennett Flash Presents
Carolann Solebello of Red Molly
Most familiar to folk audiences as a founding member of the female trio RED MOLLY, Carolann Solebello returned to solo performance in August 2010 after six years with the band. She has three full-length Red Molly CDs to her credit, including James (2010), which peaked at #4 on the Americana chart, and Love and Other Tragedies (2008), which spent ten weeks in the Americana Top 15. Carolann's song "Summertime" was #1 on the Folk DJ chart in July 2008. Carolann has three solo CDs to her credit, and is currently touring in support of her 2011 release, Threshold.
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15
JANUARY 12:
Author to Visit Bayard Taylor Library
J.E. Fishman, author of the new mystery thriller PRIMACY, will talk about his new novel.  Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing. For more information, call 610-444-2702 or email dmurray@ccls.org.
JANUARY 13:
Kennett Flash Presents
Freedy Johnston
Freedy Johnston's album, "This Perfect World, " received rave reviews and led to Rolling Stone naming him "songwriter of the year".  His songs are often about troubled loners, and cover topics like heartbreak, alienation and disappointment.
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $15, Day of Show $18
JANUARY 13 & 14:
KATS,  the Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society
British Panotmine at the Kennett High School Auditorium
Jan. 13th, at 7.30pm and 14th January, at 2 pm & 7.30pm.
"Cinderella and the Charming Frog Prince"  610-444-3815 for tickets  www.callkats.org  
JANUARY 14:
Old Timers Hall of Fame Banquet
Red Clay Room Former Phillies Pitcher Tommy Green will address the guests & new inductees will be honored. Tickets are available at Burton's Barbershop
JANUARY 14:
Kennett Flash Presents
fusionhouse
Local jazz fusion band returns to the Kennett Flash!
Ellen Lebowitz
Ellen Lebowitz has rich and powerfully emotional voice and sings gorgeous jazz standards and pop classics from Sting and Todd Rundgren to Bill Evans and Cole Porter
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15
JANUARY 16:
11th Annual Martin Luther King CommUNITY Breakfast
8 a.m. Red Clay Room, Dalmatian Street, Kennett Square
Speaker: Dr. Dwight N. Hopkins, professor of theology at the University of Chicago. Tickets available by calling 610-444-4357
Join us all winter long on the first and third Fridays from 2 to 5 p.m. The indoor market will offer the community a place to gather as well as offer farm fresh green house produce, baked goods, cheeses, locally grown and potted plants and flowers, hand blended herbal tea, artisans bread, pasture raised beef and poultry, fresh eggs, dairy products . . . and much more. Check our blog for what's available this week.  Preorders are accepted at ksqfarmersmarket@gmail.com
JANUARY 20:
Kennett Flash Presents
Jon Herington Band
Jon Herington is the veteran touring and recording guitarist for Steely Dan, and the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the New York City based JON HERINGTON BAND. Jon's newest solo release (his follow-up to "Like So") is a collection of instantly classic sounding pop-rock songs called "shine (shine shine)."
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $18, Day of Show $20
JANUARY 21:
Kennett Flash & WKPN Presents
Francis Dunnery
Francis Dunnery is impossible to pigeon hole. Hailed by Melody Maker Magazine as 'the most interesting man' in Rock and Roll, The Francis Dunnery experience is a complete one off that will have you laughing, crying, thinking and knowing all at the same time. Dunnery's style can be brash and down to earth yet he's capable of singing aching, beautiful music that penetrates the soul. Many have said Dunnery's concerts are life-changing and unlike anything they have experienced before.
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $25, Day of Show $28
JANUARY 22:
The Chesco Pops presents "From Basin Street to Broadway: A Tribute to America's Musical Roots."
3:00 pm - Fugett Middle School, West Chester
JANUARY 26:
Historic Kennett Square Annual Meeting
6:00 p.m. at the Kennett Flash. All are invited for light refreshments and a short business meeting with HKS updates.
JANUARY 27:
Kennett Flash Presents
Christie Lenée
Christie Lenée is a progressive guitarist and conscious singer/songwriter.  She was recently selected as Best Guitarist for the 93.7WSTW Hometown Heroes Awards, and Best Female Singer Songwriter for the Origivation Magazine Awards.  Whether performing solo or with a four-piece band, Lenée's kinetic fingerboard work, alluring voice, and rich lyrics entrance her audience.
Danaher & Cloud
After putting out 2 award winning cd's in the past two years, being featured and celebrated on NPR, Danaher & Cloud return to the Kennett Flash for a very special performance.
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15
JANUARY 28:
Rock at the Garage - Benefit Concert
Come out to this great Kennett Rock event featuring Kate Tandy, Keynsham, The Kamehamehaz, Silver State, and Subject to Change. The show will benefit the. Cost is $5 plus a canned food good. Garage Community & Youth Center
JANUARY 28:
Kennett Flash Presents
Chuck Anderson Trio
Chuck Anderson is a concert guitarist, composer, educator, author, and lecturer. He has worked extensively in the concert field as a jazz artist. His original writing differentiates Chuck from most concert jazz guitarists in the field today.
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $18, Day of Show $20
JANUARY 29:
The Chesco Pops presents "From Basin Street to Broadway: A Tribute to America's Musical Roots."3:00 pm - Phoenixville Area High School
JANUARY 29:
Jazz Vespers
4-5 pm, Episcopal Church of the Advent in Kennett Square,        In support of the newly founded St. James Episcopal School in NE Philadelphia. 
JANUARY 31:
Open Mic Tuesday
Performers compete for cash and a chance to open for a touring band. Don't miss the fun. Doors open at 6:30PM. Battle begins at 7:00PM. Two beverage cover charge.