Hank’s Place to reopen in Kennett Sq., Tuesday
Hank’s Place will officially open to the public on Tuesday October 18th at its new location, 201 Birch Street in Kennett Square — in the former home on Kennett Steak and Mushroom.
A community staple for over 70 years, Hank’s Place is known for its homestyle cooking, friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. Hank’s Place, based in Chadds Ford, had to close approximately 18 months ago due...
On Stage: Chadds Ford’s Collier appears poised for blues stardom
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Vanessa Collier
Kennett Square is no stranger to the blues. It’s actually just the opposite.
Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org) presents top-flight blues acts on a regular basis.
Most of the time, they are established acts who have been recording and performing for years – proven stars of...
Art Watch: Art for the whole family
Art on The Square, Student Art Show in Kennett
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The big news for art events this week is happening in Kennett Square with two community art shows this weekend that will delight the whole family. Art on the Square is a large annual outdoor art show and sale with over 35 participating artists and craftspeople exhibiting their work this Saturday April 30 from 10am-5pm.
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Free family workshop to focus on Horace Pippin
Brandywine River Museum to host story-reading, book-signing and art activities
A book by Chester County author Jen Bryant will be the focus of a free family workshop at the Brandywine River Museum.
The fascinating and challenging life of West Chester artist Horace Pippin will be the focus of a family workshop, author’s talk and book-signing at The Brandywine River Museum on Sunday, Feb. 24, from...
Living History: Chadds Ford Days brings past alive
By Gene Pisasale, Special to The Times
A historic reenactor works on an 18th century loom, during a demonstration at the 2011 Chadds Ford Days, which take place Sept. 8 & 9. Photo courtesy of the Chadds Ford Historical Society.
Local residents and visitors to the Brandywine Valley know it as the home of the famous Wyeth family of artists and picturesque countryside, but few know the history behind...
