TheBrandywine.com- Brandywine Valley Newsletter for July 2013

July in the Brandywine Valley

To receive this newletters by email, click here.

Reserve your hotel with us and save. Internet Specials

July Events

(Wed, July 3, 2013) Longwood Gardens | Kennett Square, PA |  Spectacular show set to music. Absolutely breathtaking. Special ticket required and should be purchased in advance.

(Saturday July 6, 2013) From Pig Pickin’ to Chickin’ Lickin’ get ready for a fun BBQ & Wine outing. Beat the shore crowds and spend a rousing Fourth of July Weekend with great BBQ & Wine outings at the wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail. The eight family owned and operated regional wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail will be offering a variety of wines, food, picnicking, and music to celebrate Independence Weekend. No Passports or Tickets required to attend. Come for wine, food, and fun! www.bvwinetrail.com

(Fridays ) 232 Polo Road | Toughkennamon, PA 19374 | 610.292.0880 Spend a relaxing evening under the stars listening to live music, watching polo and sipping great regional wines. Pack a picnic or purchase delicious eats from Carolina Pit Stop Southern Bar-B-Que. Wine will be sold each night (by the glass and bottle) by one of our partner wineries. Gates open and intra-club polo matches begin at 5:30 p.m. Music starts at 7:00 p.m. Last call for wine purchases will be between 9 and 9:30 p.m.

(Sundays) 232 Polo Road | Toughkennamon, PA 19374 | 610.268.8692 $10.00 per person at the Gate. Children under 12 are free. Tickets are good for one Sunday match on any date throughout the season. Gates open at 1:30; Match starts 3 pm . Gates close at 6 pm. About Polo

(Saturday, July 6, 2013) Annual Iron Hill Twilight Criterium; a professional cycling race in historic West Chester. One hundred professional and USCF licensed cyclist’s race 60 laps around a 1 mile downtown circuit at speeds of 35 mph. Racers will jockey for position while navigating narrow streets and tight corners. All the action begins at the intersection of Gay and High Streets, the home of title sponsor Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant.

(July 12 to July 28, 2013) Rockwood Mansion Park | Wilmington, DE | (302) 764-0113 Delaware Shakespeare Festival will present The Two Gentlemen of Verona this summer under the stars in Rockwood Mansion Park. You are encouraged to arrive an hour prior to dine and enjoy pre-show activities. Tickets can be purchased at the door for general admission or online.

(Sat, July 20, 2013) Longwood Gardens | Kennett Square, PA |  Spectacular show set to music. Absolutely breathtaking. Special ticket required and should be purchased in advance.

(July 27, 2013) Tubman-Garrett Riverfront Park | Wilmington, DE A Tribute to Bob Marley. Appearing on The Festival’s stages Bushman, Kinto Sol, Anthem Reggae Band and The Image Band. See site for ticket information. Web site.

(July 27 & 28, 2013)Chase Center on the Riverfront | Wilmington, DE | (215) 579-5997 Support American craftsmen as The Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen presents its beloved Fine Craft Fair featuring premier contemporary and heritage crafts and fine art. Meet the craftsmen, watch a demonstration and find a gift perfect for the home, garden or you. Admission is $8 for adults. Children under 12 are free. Saturday: 10am-6pm & Sunday: 10am-5pm. Web site.

At The Attractions

2013 Brandywine Treasure Trail Passport on sale

Admission to 11 Attractions for One Low Price. For just $35 per adult, or $75 for a family of two adults and up to three children, your get one-time general admission to these attractions-Brandywine River Museum; Delaware Art Museum; Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts; Delaware Historical Society & Read House; Delaware Museum of Natural History; Hagley Museum and Library; Longwood Gardens; Mt. Cuba Center; Nemours Mansion & Gardens; Rockwood Park & Museum; and Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library. Passports are valid until September 2, 2013, regardless of purchase date. Not valid for special events or tours. Blackout dates and other restrictions apply. Reservations are required at Nemours Mansion & Gardens and at Mt. Cuba Center (closed August).
Click to Buy Online

Longwood Gardens

Longwood Gardens
2013 Summer Performances

On view in the Music Room through September 29

Secrets of Victoria: Waterlily Queen

Experience the unique and haunting beauty of Victoria in rare nineteenth century lithographs, vivid photographs, live and preserved specimens, and projected film footage of her life in the wild. Learn how the story of Victoria is woven into the history of Longwood and how this exquisite flower has blossomed into a star of Longwood’s summer experience.
See what’s in bloom

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library

Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library
Through January 5, 2014
This exhibition explores the importance of maps in everyday lives and material culture. It features selections from Winterthur’s collection of traditional maps on paper as well as map-related objects, such as ceramics, geographic playing cards, and printed handkerchiefs.

Brandywine River Museum

Brandywine River Museum
Through November 17

Jamie Wyeth, Rockwell Kent and Monhegan

A small island off the coast of Maine, Monhegan has long lured artists to its remote shores, promising dramatic ocean vistas, rugged landscapes, and inspiring scenes of men struggling against the forces of nature. This exhibition examines the fascination that the island of Monhegan and its people held for both Rockwell Kent (1882-1971) and Jamie Wyeth (b. 1946). Click for more information.

Through July 28

Which Way the Wind Blows: Antique American Weathervanes

Viewed today as folk art, weathervanes were one of the earliest sculptural forms in the United States. The exhibition, which will include 28 weathervanes, covers the variety of forms popular in this country as well as the finer points of interest to collectors including finishes, manufacturers and matters of authenticity. Click for more information.

Through November 24

2013 Wyeth Studio Tours & more

Take a tour of the Andrew Wyeth Studio, N.C. Wyeth House and Studio, and the Kuerner Farm. Tickets are being sold online and at the Museum. Tours will fill up fast so we recommend you buy in advance and early.

Delaware Art Museum

Delaware Art Museum Through July 7, 2013 To correspond with the University of Delaware’s upcoming exhibition of photographs by Gertrude Käsebier, the Delaware Art Museum is presenting Gertrude Käsebier’s Photographs of the Eight: Portraits for Promotion, an exhibition that explores how one group of American artists used photography and the media to promote themselves and their revolutionary 1908 exhibition.

Delaware Museum of Natural History

Delaware Museum of Natural History
Through September 2, 2013
Have you ever watched a rain storm and wondered just how far each raindrop travels on its journey to earth? Or just how many of our everyday activities involve water? Water’s Extreme Journey, the Museum’s latest special exhibit, will take visitors on an adventure to find the answers to these questions and more!

Hot Tickets Longwood Gardens Open Air Theatre Summer performances. Get your seats early. Click here. Buddy Guy Tuesday, July 2, 7:30 pm Tickets: ticketmaster.com or 1.800.745.3000 Michael McDonald & Boz Scaggs Tuesday, July 9, 7:30 pm Tickets: ticketmaster.com or 1.800.745.3000 Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group Thursday, July 11, 7:30 pm Tickets: tickephiladelphia.org or 215.893.1999 The Beach Boys Tuesday, August 13, 7:30 pm Tickets: ticketmaster.com or 1.800.745.3000 Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Thursday, August 15, 7:30 pm Tickets: ticketmaster.com or 1.800.745.3000 Creedence Clearwater Revisited Thursday, August 22, 7:30 pm Tickets: ticketphiladelphia.org or 215.893.1999 Tony Bennett Tuesday, August 27, 7:30 pm Tickets: ticketmaster.com or 1.800.745.3000

No Tickets Needed Free summer concerts at Anson Nixon Park in Kennett Square. Get your seats early. Click here for more information. ZACK DUPONT Wednesday, July 3, 7 – 9 p.m. A budding songwriter based out of Burlington, VT. The sound is contemporary folk with a twist of soul and blues. MASON PORTER Wednesday, July 10, 7 – 9 p.m. A roots rock band from the Philadelphia area. KOMBU COMBO Wednesday, July 17, 7 – 9 p.m. Take uncompromising sax, guitar, bass and vibes musicians, infuse with world music from Brazil, Latin America, Afro-Cuba and India, and allow free-flowing original composition – that’s the core essence of Kombu Combo. JUSTON STENS AND THE GET REAL GANG Wednesday, July 24, 7 – 9 p.m. As front man of The Get Real Gang, Stens crafts fun, high-energy rockers exploding with vintage charm. TOY SOLDIERS Wednesday, July 31, 7 9 p.m. A rowdy, hard-working bunch of musicians who have shared the stage with Dr. Dog, Justin Townes Earle, Fitz and the Tantrums, The Walkmen and many more. THE SPINTO BAND Wednesday, August 7, 7 – 9 p.m. The band has just competed their third full length album. The recordings were self-produced in their Delaware studio over the course of 2010. In the coming months they are preparing for the release of the album and an accompanying tour.