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Queen Kampanula, mother to the curvy Katherine (called Kat by her current companions), lives in the colossal keep in the castle in the capitol of the Kingdom of Kennett and is consort to kindly King Kanute. She has probably never heard of Dame Ava Bigger (widow of this Parish and very big around these parts). Dame Ava has three sons, Henry, Evan and Much (see where we're going with this?) Queen Kampanula has certainly never heard of Gwendolinda, the good (she says) fairy, who is sister to Barnaby, an ogre, who lives in Carrabas Castle on the margins of the Kingdom of Kennett. Everybody wants something: Barnaby wants to be left in peace, Gwendolinda wants Carrabas castle, Much wants his inheritance, Kat (Princess Katherine) wants the servants to have one day off each year ( and cake on Sundays). But not everyone can get what they want (that's called dramatic tension), especially if they have been changed into a puss in boots. KATS annual pantomime in the English style will be held at the Kennett High School . The shows are 7:30 pm Friday, and 2:00 pm, 7:30 pm Saturday. Evenings: $8.00 (adults) $4.00 (12yrs and younger); Matinee: $6.00 (adults) $3.00 (12yrs and younger).To order tickets call 610 444 3815. |
 | January 17: Old House, New Life: "Research the Roots"
A free series of short classes sponsored by the Kennett Borough Historical Commission on what you can do to keep your historic home in great shape! Are you curious about who lived in your house before you? Do you feel that you are a part of the legacy of your home rather than just the current owner? This class will show you how to trace the transfer of ownership of your old house all the way back to its original builder. Tips will also be given on how you can apply for a historic bronze marker proclaiming the name of the original owner of the house and its construction date.
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"A Very Long Engagement" is set in France near the end of World War I and tells the story of a young woman's relentless, moving and at times comic search for her fiance who has disappeared. He is one of five French soldiers believed to have been court-martialed under mysterious circumstances and pushed out of an allied trench into an almost-certain death in no-man's land. What follows is an investigation into the arbitrary nature of secrecy, the absurdity of war, and the enduring passion, intuition and tenacity of the human heart. The film received a Golden Globe Nomination in 2004 for Best Foreign Film. It is directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and stars Audrey Tautou of "Amelie", also directed by Jeunet. Showtime is 8:00 PM and admission is $5.00 |
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Homer's epic poem is brought to the stage in this remarkable adaptation by Jared Reed, loosely based on a translation by Ian Johnston. Two actors share the swift-paced narration, playing gods, goddesses, men and women, to bring the spirit of the Trojan War to life. Accompanying their words with traditional hand drums and stringed instruments, this presentation is designed to recreate the original bardic performances of old. This unforgettable production is a tale of Greek and Trojan love and hate, jealousy and forgiveness, tears and laughter. Presented by the Hadley Fund at 8 p.m., Kennett High School Admission is free. |
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The annual steamy blues/dance with John and the crew down from Philadelphia... "They mix up a wide variety of music from Louis Jordan styled swing on up to soul, but their forte is Chicago blues. Veteran musicians all, this band knows rock n' roll, or getting lowdown with mean Chicago blues, The Dukes of Destiny are hard to beat for a good time... Doors of the West Grove Friends Meeting house open at 7:30 and the concert begins at 8:00. |
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This illustrated lecture on Japanese art will discuss various styles of Japanese painting in the context of their historical origins. These include Buddhist-inspired religious art, scroll paintings that tell a story, ink painting, gold-background screens, and woodblock prints. Prehistoric pottery is the earliest Japanese art. Dan George is retired from the DuPont Company and resides locally. For several years he lectured on "Japanese History and Culture" at the University of Delaware's Academy of Life Long Learning. Presented by the Hadley Fund at 8 p.m., Unionville High School Admission is free. |
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The Chester County Pops Orchestra will present it's last concert of its Winter 2008 Concert Series at Unionville HS. Theconcerts begins at 7:30 p.m. The program is titled The Golden Age of Pops and features trumpet soloist Kenneth Laudermilch. Tickets, available at the door, are: adults $15; seniors $10; students $5; children 12 and under, free. For further informatiocall 610-701-5701. |
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In "Il Postino" (Subtitled, PG Rating) Mario Ruoppolo (Massimo Troisi), the mailman on an Italian island, pines from afar for a beautiful waitress. When exiled Chilean poet Pablo Neruda (Philippe Noiret) comes to live on the island, Ruoppolo delivers Neruda's mail and picks up lessons on love, life and poetry. The movie won the Academy Award for Best Music Score and was nominated for Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director. Showtime is 8:00 PM and admission is $5.00 |
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Considered one of the finest music conservatories in the world, for over 75 years The Curtis Institute of Music has trained exceptionally gifted young musicians for performing careers on the highest professional level. It provides merit-based full-tuition scholarships to all its students, attracting today's best young musicians. Proportionately, The Curtis Institute of Music has produced the largest body of notable musicians of any conservatory in the world. Countless Curtis graduates have made musical history as solo performers, composers and conductors. Curtis alumni can be found in virtually every major orchestra and opera company around the world. In fact, 25% of the principal chairs in America's leading orchestras are held by Curtis-trained musicians, and over 40 of the Institute's alumni have gone on to sing with the Metropolitan Opera. Presented by the Hadley Fund at 3 p.m., Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church. Admission is free. |
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| February 21: Old House, New Life: "Anchor Down!"
A free series of short classes sponsored by the Kennett Borough Historical Commission on what you can do to keep your historic home in great shape! Everything you wanted to know about your roof. The roof is as much a part of the appearance and function of your home as the exterior walls. Proper maintenance of the existing materials will ensure its full life span. When it comes time to replace your roof, selection of materials that will provide long life, protection to the interior and good looks to go with the other parts of the house is critical.
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A trio comprised of three vocals, washboard/ harmonica/kazoo, guitar, and upright bass, The WIYOS transport listeners back to a time before TV and mass-media were the main sources of entertainment, to the days when music could be heard on live radio and at community dances, juke joints and house parties. The WIYOS create an interactive show in the tradition of vaudevillian performers like Fats Waller, Spike Jones and Uncle Dave Macon. The band is passionate about infusing old-time American music with new blood; carrying this rich musical heritage into the 21st century and having a darn good time doing it Doors of the West Grove Friends Meeting house open at 7:30 and the concert begins at 8:00. |
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Across Race, Across Region, and Across Religion. In the decades before the Civil War, Chester County was on the borderland between the slave states of the South and the free states of the North. The area was home to a relatively large population of anti-slavery Quakers and, in the same neighborhoods as those Quakers, a large African American population. This talk will examine the bi-racial networks that supported the efforts of "fugitive slaves" to achieve their own liberation. It will also show how local anti-slavery and Underground Railroad workers participated in networks to freedom extending from Virginia to Canada. Christopher Densmore has a B.A. degree in history from Oberlin College and an M.A. in American History from the University of Wisconsin. He is currently Curator at Friends Historical Library, at Swarthmore College. Presented by the Hadley Fund at 8 p.m., Unionville High School Admission is free. |
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Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m. Some of the events planned for the evening include: a Photography Exhibit at Longwood Art Gallery, 200 E. State Street. Featured photographers include Gene Coggins, Bill Edwards, Luis Morales and Ann Marie Palita. You can meet these artists at the Artsists' Reception on Friday between 6-9 p.m. At Sunrise Café, 127 E. State Street, there will be an exhibit of local painter Matt Savaiko and live music by Chic Bach. Downtown Kennett's newest shop, Pinklily, 109 W. State Street, will be open and have a preview of their spring collection of classic and contemporary women designs. At Dichotomy, 100 E. State Street, you can sample coffee from Pike Creek Roasterie - be sure to try the Kennett Square blend. The Paper Market, 103 W. State Street, will feature hand-made paper related art objects from local artist Roberta Little, whose studio was lost in the Katrina hurricane. |
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John Gorka has been part of the new folk movement since the late 80's, slowly and steadily carving out his niche. In an arena of topnotch musicians and songwriters, it is Gorka's honest writing and ability to say it all with an economy of words that has earned him accolades from the music industry and his peers. It is that same honesty that draws new fans in each year and keeps old fans coming to his concerts again and again to hear the music they love. Gorka is known for applying his rich baritone vocals to a wide range of song forms--intimate confessional songs about love and loss, humorous observations about daily life in his neighborhood, poignant commentary on political moods, and exuberant explosions of unmitigated joy. Doors of the West Grove Friends Meeting house open at 7:30 and the concert begins at 8:00. |
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The concert will be held West Chester University's Asplundh Hall at 2:00 PM. |
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(PG13 Rating)In the late 1960's, after a lifetime of perfecting his classic Indian motorcycle, Burt sets off from the bottom of the World, Invercargill, New Zealand, to clock his bike at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. With all the odds against him, Burt puts his irrepressible Kiwi spirit to the test, braving the new world on a shoestring budget. Burt's quest culminates in an unlikely conclusion and remains legendary within the motorcycle community to this day. "The film wears its happy heart on its sleeve and a dusting of that dogged optimism is bound to rub off on you. Anthony Hopkins delivers an endearingly gruff performance." Stephen Holden, NY Times.
Showtime is 8:00 PM and admission is $5.00 |
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| March 27: Old House, New Life: "Lay it Out"
A free series of short classes sponsored by the Kennett Borough Historical Commission on what you can do to keep your historic home in great shape! This session will focus on landscaping around your freshly restored home. Making choices in selecting new plants or maintaining older ones can be made easier with a few helpful pointers.
The gardens that surround your older home do not have to be a maintenance nightmare, but a joy that will add value to the property.
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 | Bob and Ray first teamed up on Boston radio in 1946 and kept going as a team until 1987 - forty one years! Bob was a disc jockey and Ray a newscaster before they became a comic team.They appeared on radio, television, broadway, in the movies, and Carnegie Hall. They are best remembered for their spoofs of popular radio and television shows and popular personalities such as Julia Child and Arthur Godfrey. They parodied soap operas, children's shows, science fiction, game and quiz shows, detective stories, and more. Bob Elliot and Ray Goulding are played by Gerald Riley and Chuck Palenik who are with the Wheatfield Theatre Company. Presented by the Hadley Fund at 8 p.m., Unionville High School Admission is free. |
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Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m. |
 | April 4: Elementary Student Art Stroll
Celebrating Our Children's Creativity and Talent - Start at The Garage Youth Center, 112 South Union Street and then visit the other shops uptown! Children's art on display all over town! Art from students of Greenwood Elementary, Mary D. Lang Elementary and New Garden Elementary will be on display. |
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Brush and Pallette, 123 E. State Street presents the mixed media of Wanda Kevis. Artist reception 6 to 9 PM. Showing closes April 25th. For more information contact 610-444-4565. |
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A week long Annual event in which local restaurants help the American Cancer Society raise fund. How it works, Restaurants pick a day (or more than one!) during the week of April 6th - 12th in which they agree to donate a percentage of their restaurant's business to the cause. All donations to the American Cancer Society are fully tax-deductible. The Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society then will head up a campaign within the community to encourage everyone to "Eat out ALL week to fight Cancer!". This is a great way to get great PR within the community and put up business on one of those slow nights during the week. For more information please visit our website or contact Joanne Hunt, joanne.hunt@cancer.org or 610 692 9831 x108. |
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Libana, a women's world music ensemble, takes its name from a 10th century Moorish woman who was a poet, philosopher, and musician. The group was founded in 1979, with the idea of exploring and performing music and dance which reflect women's often undocumented creative contributions to their cultures. For the past 27 years, they have taken audiences throughout North America and Europe on inspiring and celebratory musical journeys, weaving together the songs, dances and instrumental music of the world's cultures, especially as handed down through the artistic traditions of women. Their repertoire of ancient melodies and contemporary tunes is performed a cappella and with a vast array of instruments including guitar, dumbek, accordion, oud, naqqara, clarinet and double bass. Their music is drawn from the divergent cultural expressions of the Mediterranean, the Balkans, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia and South America. Libana's music and dance go directly to the heart, inspiring audiences with wonder in the commonality of the global community. Presented by the Hadley Fund at 8 p.m., Unionville High School Admission is free. |
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Join us for an evening of delicious food at some of the finest restaurants in Kennett Square - at our first annual Progressive Dinner to benefit 4-H Cultivating Communities in Chester County. Starting point will be at the Kennett Steak and Mushroom. The evening will end at the Genesis Building with the TNT (Teens Networking Together) Aguilas performing. Participating Restaurants: Kennett Square Inn, Sinclair's Sunrise Café, Giordano's and Kennett Steak & Mushroom. Tickets are $75 per person. For more Information call, Laurie Szoke: 610-696-3500. |
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| April 17: Old House, New Life: "Temperature Control"
A free series of short classes sponsored by the Kennett Borough Historical Commission on what you can do to keep your historic home in great shape! Have you considered upgrading the heating system or adding a cooling system to your home? This class will help you make good choices when it comes to selecting systems and contractors to do the work.
Come as you are. Refreshments will be served. |
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(Subtitled, PG13 Rating) Francois is a middle-aged antique dealer. He has a stylish apartment and a fabulous life, but a dinner with a group he considers his dearest acquaintances, he is blindsided by the revelation that none of them actually likes him. He's arrogant, self-centered and harsh, and they don't believe he knows the meaning of friendship. His business partner Catherine makes him a bet: if he can produce his best friend, she will let him keep the massive Greek vase he acquired that afternoon on the company tab. If not, it's hers. Having accepted the wager, Francois naively tears through his address book, trying to shoehorn an increasingly unlikely series of contacts into the all important role. Starring Daniel Auteuil and Dany Boon, directed by Patrice Leconte. Showtime is 8:00 PM and admission is $5.00 |
 | Bach to Bolcom: varied and wonderful music of Pulitzer Prize winning composer William Bolcom, Bach melodies set by former New York Philharmonic Music Director Gustav Mahler, a duet by Hungarian composer-gone-Hollywood Miklós Rózsa to the Beethoven Fifth Symphony, whose famous opening ("V" in Morse code), was used by the Allies for "Victory" in World War II. The concert will be held at the Kennett High School Auditorium at 8:00 PM. |
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In a Dana and Susan Robinson concert you'll hear two rich, intimate voices, intricate and powerful guitar and banjo playing with a handful of fiddle and mandolin thrown in. Dana writes songs and tells stories about America, the land and its people. They bring to their performances an understanding of America's musical heritage and convey its significance to our culture.ng his rich baritone vocals to a wide range of song forms--intimate confessional songs about love and loss, humorous observations about daily life in his neighborhood, poignant commentary on political moods, and exuberant explosions of unmitigated joy. Doors of the West Grove Friends Meeting house open at 7:30 and the concert begins at 8:00. |
 | Spring Fest in the Park will be a village of tents overflowing with flowers and garden accessories scattered throughout the Park's woods and meadows. A full day of demonstrations is planned including windowbox planting, composting, flower arranging, water gardens and fountains, plants and flowering annuals, flowering potting plants and perennials. It runs from 10 am to 3 pm and is a rain or shine activity at Anson B Nixon Park in Kennett Square. For more information contact www.springfestinthepark.org or www.ansonbnixonpark.org or call 610 444-4750. |
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Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m. |
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Brush and Pallette, 123 E. State Street presents the luscious watercolors of Diane Cannon. Artist reception 6 to 9 PM. Showing closes May 20th. For more information contact 610-444-4565. |
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Since he's been old enough to sing, Charlie has been entertaining audiences with the beautiful Celtic songs and melodies he first heard in Ontario, Canada, the largely Scottish province of his mother's birth. Keenly aware of his own heritage, which includes healthy doses of Scottish and Irish blood on both sides of his family, Charlie has collected several hundred popular (as well as beautiful and obscure) selections and performs them for thousands of fans up and down the Eastern Seaboard and across America. A master of the guitar as well, he brings an authentic love and respect for the music he sings. Today, as one of the most sought-after Celtic singers on the East Coast, Charlie performs regularly everywhere from concerts and festivals to television shows and Celtic-themed Caribbean cruises. Presented by the Hadley Fund at 8 p.m., Unionville High School Admission is free. |
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Relay For Life of Southern Chester County is a 24-hour event raising money for cancer research, education programs, and services for cancer patients and their families. Relay For Life combines the best elements of a family camp-out, a block party, and a walk-a-thon. Teams consisting of 8-15 people set up a campsite and take turns walking the track relay-style to raise money and demonstrate their commitment to the fight against cancer. |
 | Trout Rodeo Sponsored by Red Clay Valley Association at Anson B. Nixon Park. 8:00 Am to 4:00 PM. |
 | May 4: 5 de Mayo Festival
Casa Guanajuato Kennett Square invites all to join us in the 5 de mayo Festival, which will take place on May 4, 12:00-5:00p.m. The fair will be on State Street, (from Union to Meredith). As in the past, there will be vendors, food, and entertainment, as well as many special Kids Activities. This year we will present trophies to First Place in the Soccer Tounament, as well as the coronation of "Srta. 5 de mayo". |
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An Afternoon Tea will be served from 1:00 to 3:00PM to celebrate Mother's Day. The menu will include: Assorted tea sandwiches, scones, lemon curd, sweet whipped cream, assorted desserts and your choice of three different teas. The cost is $16.95 per person and reservations are required. Call 610-444-5688 to make your reservation. |
 | May 10: Spring Plant Sale
Annuals, hanging baskets, herbs and planting demonstrations are just some of the fun things planned for the annual plant sale. Sale begins at 8 a.m. |
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| May 15: Old House, New Life: "Eyes to the Soul"
A free series of short classes sponsored by the Kennett Borough Historical Commission on what you can do to keep your historic home in great shape! Windows. How to care for them, should you replace them? Older windows can be frustrating, but consider the long range investment before going straight to replacement windows. This class will take a look at the real economics behind restoring versus replacing your old windows. Advice will also be given on how to maintain new and old windows to keep them functioning properly and maximizing their lifespan.
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The outdoor Farmer's Market opens in downtown Kennett Square. Stop by for your fresh fruits, vegetables, artisan breads and home-baked goodies. The market runs through October. |
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(Subtitled, R Rating) Every so often, a film unexpectedly appears from a remote corner of the world to capture the imaginations of audiences everywhere. When Walter Salles' "Central Station" was unveiled for the first time at this year's Sundance Film Festival, crowds embraced the film--with tears, with applause and with joy. A month later, it took the Berlin Film Festival by storm, winning the Golden Bear for Best Film and the Silver Bear for Best Actress for Fernanda Montenegro. For "Central Station" is that rarest of achievements: a film that speaks to your head while it touches your heart. Showtime is 8:00 PM and admission is $5.00 |
 | A lot of musicians wax rhapsodic about the vagabond life; David Francey knows better. A Scottish native and Canadian immigrant, Francey has buttered his bread as a rail worker, a carpenter, an ore carrier shipmate, and a Yukon bush wrangler. He's also won Juno Awards and has written some of the best songs you'll ever hear. "Ballad of Bowser McCrae" and "Promised Land" are spirited sea song/Celtic hybrids; whereas "Their Wedding Day" and "Under the Portland Weather" are deeply personal observations wrapped in intimate folk melodies. "New Jerusalem" stops you in your tracks by cutting through the faux piety of murder in the name of Yahweh or Allah. Every song on the Right of Passage album tells you that David Francey is a plebeian poet who can make the prosaic sublime. - Rob Weir, The Valley Advocate
Doors of the West Grove Friends Meeting house open at 7:30 and the concert begins at 8:00. |
 | For Serious Runners or Family Fun! Team Competitions and Awards! $3,000 in Cash Prizes! Post-Race Party in the Park! Proceeds from the race benefit local Kennett Square charities. Race day registration opens at 7 AM. The 10K runs starts at 9:00 AM. Online registration. |
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| Start your weekend with our feathered friends at Anson B. Nixon Park at 8:00 AM. |
 | Kennett Square's traditional Memorial Day Parade will kick off on Monday, May 26 at 10 a.m. at the ShurFine Parking lot at the corner of Cypress Street and Mill Road. The 2008 theme of the Parade is a "Patriotic Hometown Parade," which will honor our local veterans. Included in the parade are antique military vehicles and convertibles, bag pipers, fife and drums, Civil War and Revolutionary War Reenactors, color guard groups, high school bands, little league teams and much more.
The parade will march up Cypress Street to Broad Street, to State Street, to Union Street and end in the Union Hill Cemetery with a ceremony for the war veterans. For more information call Bill Taylor at 610-444-3810. |
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Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m. |
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Brush and Pallette, 123 E. State Street presents the enamel wall hangings of Janice Ritenuti. Artist reception 6 to 9 PM. Showing closes June 12th. For more information contact 610-444-4565. |
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Please join us in honoring the memory of JOE HAFTL, former mandolin player for Ted Lundy, Bob Paisley and the Southern Mountain Boys, Penn Central, FretLoose, along with Bluegrass' other fallen fathers for a day of picnicking and picking.
All net proceeds benefit The Cancer Center of Chester County, a service of The Chester County Hospital and the Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania. 2:00 to 7:00 PM at the Lakeside stage in Anson B. Nixon Park. For tickets and information, contact Peggy at 302-547-0250 or email bluegrasscause@comcast.net |
 | June 7: 2008 Home & Garden Day 10:00 AM to 4:00
Eight private homes and gardens in the beautiful countryside surrounding Unionville, PA will be featured in the 11th Home and Garden Day tour. Several of the homes have restored sections dating back several centuries while others are more contemporary with one built to be “green”. Old gardens and newer landscaping enhance these homes. Artists will be painting in the gardens and guests can enjoy treats by local chefs. Tickets are $30.00 (tax deductible) and may be purchased at the Library or by mail. For information and a brochure call 610-444-2702. A pre-ordered lunch will be available. All proceeds will benefit the Bayard Taylor Memorial Library. |
 | June 19: "Kennett Kharacters" Town Tour and Village Walk
This year's tour of the borough will focus on Kennett Square's unique characters that played important roles in the borough's history. As we stroll along cool, tree-lined streets, we will pause to admire architecture and gardens and revel in the stories of the people who once called a particular house "home". A poet and diplomat, a Hall of Fame Baseball player, a fugitive slave, a sculptor, and an inventor are but a few of the folks that have made this town such a unique and memorable place. The tour is FREE, but reservations are required. Contact dpmaffei@wdwells.com for more information. 6:00 PM at the Genesis Walkway |
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(Subtitled, R Rating) Perhaps the most charming movie of all time, Amélie is certainly one of the top 10. The title character (the bashful and impish Audrey Tautou) is a single waitress who decides to help other lonely people fix their lives. Her widowed father yearns to travel but won't, so to inspire the old man she sends his garden gnome on a tour of the world; with whispered gossip, she brings together two cranky regulars at her café; she reverses the doorknobs and reprograms the speed dial of a grocer who's mean to his assistant. Gradually she realizes her own life needs fixing, and a chance meeting leads to her most elaborate stratagem of all. This is a deeply wonderful movie, an illuminating mix of magic and pragmatism. Fans of the director's previous films ("Delicatessen", "The City of Lost Children") will not be disappointed; newcomers will be delighted. Showtime is 8:00 PM and admission is $5.00 |
 | Peter Boyer's moving piece tells the story of seven immigrants who came to America from 1908-1940, with dramatic music, actors and projections, preceded by American classics by Leonard Bernstein, Ferde Grofé and Boston Pops composer Leroy Anderson! The concert will be held at Longwood Gardens Open Air Theatre at 7:30 PM |
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 | Formed in 1995, Alligator Zydeco plays the Louisiana music with the infections beat called Zydeco. Authentic instrumentation such as Cajun, 3-row Diatonic, and Piano Accordions and washboard, as well as guitar, bass, and drums, harmonize to provide dynamic dance music. Add some Cajun/Creole-French vocals, spicy two-steps, romantic waltzes and sultry Louisiana rhythm and blues, to round out a solid energetic Zydeco dance format, and you have the signature sound of this group. The emphasis is on dance and the celebration of life. Zydeco is a musical gumbo of dance music. They played for us in the 39th, 42nd, and 44th seasons. Presented by the Hadley Fund 7-9 p.m., Anson B. Nixon Park, Kennett Square Admission is free Rain Date July 13, 7-9 PM. |
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Brush and Pallette, 123 E. State Street presents the highly collectible oil paintings of Kathleen Kreuzberger. Artist reception 6 to 9 PM. Showing closes July 30th. For more information contact 610-444-4565. |
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(R Rating) "The Squid and the Whale" follows the divorce of Joan (Laura Linney, You Can Count on Me) and Bernard Berkman (Jeff Daniels, The Purple Rose of Cairo) as it wreaks havoc on the emotional lives of their two sons, Walt (Jesse Eisenberg, Roger Dodger) and Frank (Owen Kline, The Anniversary Party). Though there's no plot in the usual sense, the movie progresses with growing emotional force from the separation into the bitter fighting between Joan and Bernard and the hapless, floundering behavior of Walt and Frank, who act out through plagiarism, sexual acts, and drinking. Some viewers may find the ending too diffuse; others will appreciate that writer/director Noah Baumbach (Mr. Jealousy) doesn't wrap up the messiness of life in a false cinematic package. Showtime is 8:00 PM and admission is $5.00 |
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 | Aug. 1: Murder Mystery Art Stroll
Join the fun in downtown Kennett Square when the Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society (KATS Inc.) presents a murder mystery where visitors will participate to solve the who dunnit. Families are invited to participate. The stroll begins at 6 p.m. |
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(This film is not rated.) The talented indie director Dan Ireland (The Whole Wide World, ) brings his deft, intimate touch to a lovely tale of family--and how to build one. Joan Plowright is Mrs. Palfrey, a genteel widow who moves to London to start her life anew, and to be less of a burden to her daughter. When she arrives at the dowdy Claremont Hotel, which is not quite the picture of loveliness it was in the brochure, Plowright delivers Mrs. P's quick assessment--"Oh, dear"--with a spot-on mix of fleeting disappointment and stiff-upper-lip-itude. As she settles in among the oddball residents of the hotel, her life appears to be heading into a slow, downward decline. But when she meets young aspiring writer Ludovic (the adorable British actor Rupert Friend), Mrs. P--and we--learns that real family ties can be chosen, not inherited. The storyline is familiar and simple, with echoes of Tuesdays with Morrie, but the intimacy portrayed by the two lead actors brings surprising layers and emotion to the film, which envelopes the viewer like a cozy shawl. Showtime is 8:00 PM and admission is $5.00 |
 | O Fortuna! Carl Orff's masterpiece caused a sensation at its premier. "In Spring" celebrates the coming of new life, "In the Tavern" is a raucous drinking song and the sensual "In the Court" of Love brings this masterpiece to a dramatic conclusion. The concert will be held at Longwood Gardens Open Air Theatre at 7:30 PM. |
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Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m. |
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Brush and Pallette, 123 E. State Street presents the abstract photography of David Miller. Artist reception 6 to 9 PM. Showing closes September 22nd. For more information contact 610-444-4565. |
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The 23rd Annual Mushroom Festival is a fun packed, two-day event in the heart of mushroom country. The Mushroom Festival offers events, food, and entertainment on the streets of downtown Kennett Square. Call 1-888-440-9920 or 610-925-9920. |
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(Subtitled, PG Rating) The story takes place in a small village of Provence in Occitania, the south of France, shortly after the First World War. César Soubeyran - also known as Papet - and his nephew, Ugolin, are desperate to buy a neighbouring farm, whose owner they accidentally kill, for its water source. The farm is then inherited by Jean, a hunchbacked tax collector from the city. Learning this news, César and Ugolin block up the spring with concrete to force Jean to sell his land. Although Jean valiantly tries to reap the harvests of his land, struggling to bring water from a well many miles away and trying a modern approach to agriculture based on his book knowledge, the hunchback, his wife, and daughter are reduced to poverty and desperation by the lack of water, while Soubeyran and his nephew remain tight-lipped about the spring under Jean's land. In the end, Jean is killed in an accident as a result of an explosion while attempting to dig his own well to supply water to his land. Jean's young daughter, Manon, has always been suspicious of the Soubeyrans. César and Ugolin finally buy the farm at a deep discount and force Jean's widow and young daughter (Manon) off of the land. The film ends as Manon discovers César and Ugolin opening up the water source that could have saved her family. Showtime is 8:00 PM and admission is $5.00 |
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Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m. |
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Brush and Pallette, 123 E. State Street presents the nature in pottery of Jeanie Silver. Artist reception 6 to 9 PM. Showing closes October 20th. For more information contact 610-444-4565. |
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This year over 40 microbrewers will gather in Kennett Square for the 11th Annual Kennett Square Microbrew Festival. Along with the great-tasting beer there will be outstanding jazz/fusion music provided by The Carl Filipiak Group from Baltimore and local favorites, Sin City Band. Tickets required. |
 | October 4: Sidewalk Sale
Downtown businesses will host a sidewalk sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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(Subtitled, PG Rating) Less a sequel than a seamless continuation of its predecessor, Jean de Florette, Manon of the Spring brings with it a more epic scope as it depicts the growth to womanhood of the daughter (Emmanuelle Béart) of the doomed farmer of the first film. As she discovers the truth of what happened to her father as a result of the scheming of their neighbor (Yves Montand), who took the land for himself, she vows revenge, realizing that the neighbor's deeds have irrevocably shaped the course of her life. Her moves toward avenging her father's demise provide an ironic twist to this harsh and thought-provoking saga, and French director Claude Berri perfectly illustrates the lasting consequences of deceit, greed, and revenge. Manon of the Spring is a very special foreign film choice, destined to be revered for years to come. Showtime is 8:00 PM and admission is $5.00 |
 | October 27: Scarecrow Competition
Cast your vote for your favorite scarecrow created by local merchants that decorate the downtown light poles. |
 | October 30: Halloween Parade
Come on out in your costume for the second downtown parade and trick-or-treating. |
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Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m. |
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Brush and Pallette, 123 E. State Street presents the traditional and contemporary themes of Michael McNelly. Artist reception 6 to 9 PM. Showing closes November 24th. For more information contact 610-444-4565. |
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(Subtitled, R Rating) Both epic and heartbreakingly intimate, Nowhere in Africa begins with a Jewish woman named Jettel Redlich fleeing Nazi Germany with her daughter Regina, to join her husband, Walter, on a farm in Kenya. At first, Jettel refuses to adjust to her new circumstances (she brought with her a set of china dishes and an evening gown), while Regina adapts readily to this new world, forming a strong bond with her father's cook, an African named Owuor. But this is only the beginning of a series of uprootings, and as the surface of their lives is torn away, Walter and Jettel find they have little in common, and must--under tumultuous circumstances--build their marriage anew. With incredible skill and passion, Nowhere in Africa manages to bring you fully into every change in this family's life; it richly deserves the Academy Award it received in 2002. A powerful, deeply moving film.Showtime is 8:00 PM and admission is $5.00 |
 | November 28: Holiday Downtown Open House and Parade
Holiday parade and shops will open their doors to visitors and shoppers for this traditional event. Mr. & Mrs. Claus will arrive and light the town Christmas tree. |
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Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m. |
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Brush and Pallette, 123 E. State Street presents it's annual jewelry trunk show featuring the works of Barbara Hurka and Holly Thomas. One night only. For more information contact 610-444-4565. |
 | December 7: Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
Free rides are available from noon to 3 p.m. |
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| December 14: Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
Free rides are available from noon to 3 p.m. |
 | December 14: Annual Historic Holiday Home Tour
Historic homes in the borough will be all decked out for the holidays and open for visitors. Tickets are required. Call 610-444-8188. |
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(Subtitled, PG Rating) Majid Majidi celebrates the immediacy and essence of childhood in this delightful tale of a brother and sister who share a pair of shoes when the boy (though no fault of his own) loses his sister's only pair. Since their parents are too poor to afford a new pair, they keep it a secret, trading them off every day in a mad rush, jumping gutters and navigating the twisting lanes to their schools and back. Then the boy hatches a plan: the third-place prize in a student footrace is a new pair of shoes, and he's determined to take it. The plot may smack of a Disney film, but the direction couldn't be more different. The family scenes are delicately observed, and Majidi captures the spirit of the children perfectly: proud, emotional, petulant, sweet, and disarmingly sincere. The film has a Western-friendly framework without losing the naturalistic eye and lolling rhythm that gives the best Iranian films their richness. Showtime is 8:00 PM and admission is $5.00 |
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| December 21: Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
Free rides are available from noon to 3 p.m. |
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| December 28: Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
Free rides are available from noon to 3 p.m. |
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For more information on these and other events call 610-444-8188.
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