ART, CRAFTS & ANTIQUES..................... APRIL 13–15 The Artists Circle Annual Art Show & Sale. Member artists showcase original works. St. Luke Lutheran Church, 203 N. Valley Forge Rd., Devon. Opening reception Fri, 5 to 8, live music and refreshments; Sat, 10 to 5; Sun, 1 to 4. Free. 484-514-2001; TheArtistsCircle.net. APRIL 19–22 Philadelphia Antiques & Art Show. In its 56th year and offering many exceptional dealers. The loan exhibit is “Philadelphia Collects Philadelphia.” Benefits the Philadelphia Museum of Art and Penn Medicine. The Navy Yard, 11th St. & Kittyhawk Ave., Phila. Gala Preview, Thurs, 6 to 9 pm, $150–$600. Show: Fri–Sat, 11 to 8; Sun., 11 to 5. $15– $25. 610-902-2109; PhiladelphiaAntiquesAndArtShow.com.
Fiction Book Club: This Republic of Suffering: Death and the American Civil War by Drew Gilpin Faust. 549 Wellington Square, Exton. Check website for more activities. 610-4581144; WellingtonSquareBooks.com.
DANCE....................................... APRIL 13–15 First State Ballet Theatre—Romeo & Juliet. A world premiere choreographed by Viktor Plotnikov. The Baby Grand Theater, 818 Market St., Wilmington. Fri, 7 pm; Sat, 2 & 7 pm; Sun, 2 pm. $30–$50. 800-37-GRAND; TheGrandWilmington.org.
APRIL 27–MAY 13 45th Annual Yellow Springs Art Show. Over 200 juried artists from the Delaware Valley and beyond present their work. Apr. 27, Opening Gala, features a silent auction of this year’s poster competition winner, 6 to 9, $75. May 4, Wine & Cheese Happy Hour, 5:30 to 8, $5. 1685 Art School Rd., Chester Springs. Daily, 10 to 4. Free. 610-827-7414; YellowSprings.org.
APRIL 28 Plated: A 6 Course Food & Dance Pairing by Ballet 180 / Nova Dance. Exploring concepts of layers, taste, perception and restriction. Each piece of choreography presented features a curated small dish to enhance the audience experience. 484-639-9571 or visit Ballet180.org.
DESIGN HOMES/HOME SHOWS....... APRIL 13–15 The 24th Annual Philadelphia Furniture Show. Meet the best furniture makers in the country along with the freshest contemporary art in Philadelphia, presented by the
ANTIQUES SHOW May 26 – 28, 2018 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. $20
MAY 4 Gallery Walk in Downtown West Chester. Receptions and exhibits provide the perfect opportunity to experience downtown West Chester. Downtown West Chester. 5 to 9. Free parking after 5. 610-696-4046; GreaterWestChester.com. MAY 4 West Chester’s Vintage Market. Booths selling many items, food vendors, live music. Chestnut Street Parking Garage, 14 E. Chestnut St., West Chester. 4 to 8. 610-4369010; West-Chester.com.
BOOKS................................................ APRIL 3, 5 Wellington Square Bookshop. Apr. 3, Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamole, authors of America’s First Daughter talk about their upcoming release of My Dear Hamilton. Apr. 5, Non-
PREVIEW RECEPTION Friday, May 25, 6–9 p.m. $125 members, $150 non-members
SPONSORS: CRW Graphics, The Inn and Spa at Montchanin Village, The Kitchen Sink and Back Burner Restaurant and Tavern
BREAKFAST, LECTURE & TOUR Saturday, May 26, 9 a.m. $30
MEDIA SPONSORS: Main Line Today, Delaware Today Peter W. Chillingworth, Show Manager
A PASSION FOR COLLECTING, DEALERS’ TALKS May 27 & 28, 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Proceeds from the Antiques Show support the Museum Volunteers’ Purchase Fund and Art Education and Programming.
BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM OF ART US Route 1, Chadds Ford, PA 19317 • 610.388.2700 • www.brandywine.org
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