Jockeying to provide positive view of Coatesville

Delaware Valley Point-to-Point to hold awards party at former furniture warehouse By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times “Beetles” by Jeff Schaller will creatively co-exist with horses at the annual Delaware Valley Point-to-Point Association’s 2013 Awards Party, which will be held at the old Lipkin’s warehouse in Coatesville on June 28. The president of the Unionville-based...

Art Partners Studio offers summer art classes for all ages

Register now for an art-full summer  Art Partners Studio is an independent nonprofit in Coatesville. Art Partners Studio is Coatesville’s art studio—a place where artists of all ages are encouraged, supported, and honored. Studio programs partner artists with neighbors through classes, exhibitions, hands-on activities at city events, and community art projects. The Studio’s artists are all experienced...

Cool jazz, wines combine for worthy cause

Art Association presenting Cuban piano sensation at Galer Estates Jorge Luis Pacheco will perform at the Galer Estates Winery on Wednesday to benefit the Chester County Art Association renovations. Cool sounds in a cool setting combine for a worthy cause on Wednesday night at the Galer Estates Winery in East Marlborough Township. Starting at 7:30 p.m., the Chester County Art Association (CCAA) is...

Wealth of art events this week in West Chester

 Art Association will Paint the Town, leading up to Gallery Walk Artists from the Chester County Art Association are participating in the Second Annual Paint the Town Event, which will run through Friday, culminating in a show and sale. The Chester County Art Association is holding its Second Annual Paint the Town Event this week in downtown West Chester. Painters will be set up throughout the borough...

Chesco Historical Society to address clothing

Grant will help implement upcoming fashion exhibition The Chester County Historical Society will open an exhibit on 19th-century clothing in November. For the Chester County Historical Society (CCHS), a new gift could be considered the perfect fashion accessory. A $35,000 grant from the Coby Foundation, a New York group that funds projects in the textile and needle arts field, will help implement...

Public invited to celebrate ambitious mural’s unveiling

Collaborative, months-long project depicts ‘hopes and dreams’ of  Coatesville youth For nine months, a group of students has worked on a mural depicting the past, present and future of Coatesville. It will be unveiled Monday. The results of an artistic process that spanned months and utilized the talents of a team of teen painters will debut Monday at the Bridge Academy in Coatesville. The...

Studio to showcase wide array of student creations

ArtPartners will celebrate with opening reception Wednesday The Student Art Show at ArtPartners Studio will open Wednesday with a free reception and a wide variety of creative works in diverse media. ArtPartners Studio invites the public to an opening reception for the Student Art Show on Wednesday to celebrate the creativity and artistic growth of students of all ages. The free event will be held...

Growth spurt happening on multiple levels in Modena

Energy Independence Day festival expanding – along with Mogreena Garden Project By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times The creative folks in Modena who turned recycling into a successful business venture have taken the same approach to celebrations: Expand and innovate. On Sunday, Waste Oil Recyclers will host its Fifth Annual Energy Independence Day at its four-acre complex in the...

Watercolor artist’s work on display this month

Free, public reception for Lynda Pitcherella to be held May 18  Lynda Pitcherella (left) poses with Dr. Matt Lapp and her work, which is on display at Salus Chiropractic Studio in Thorndale. During May, Lynda Pitcherella, a local watercolor artist, will be displaying a collection of giclee prints of her watercolors at Salus Chiropractic Studio in Thorndale, where the public is invited to attend a...

A venue where pipe dreams can come true

Longwood Gardens is hosting international organ competition Ten renowned organists from around the world will compete in the inaugural International Organ Competition at Longwood Gardens. Organ aficionados, take note: Longwood Gardens’ is hosting an international competition with a $40,000 first prize. Ten renowned organists will compete in the inaugural International Organ Competition, playing...