Samuel Barber Festival Festival Flyer[PDF]
January throgh December 2010
The Chester County Historical Society, the School of Music at West Chester University & West Chester's First Presbyterian Church in partnership with other arts organizations present a year long celebration of the music of Barber.
Layers: Unfolding the Stories of Chester County Quilts #3
February 26, 2010 - September 11, 2010
The final installation of Chester County community owned quilts will be placed on view in this third installation. Don’t miss the chance to see the outstanding work and read the stories that tell us that quilts are about more than fabric.
DATE CHANGE: Friday, February 19, 2010
West Chester Dance Works in collaboration with the Chester County Historical Society will present excerpts from the multimedia production “Rachel Harris – One Woman Over the Line”. The performance presents the true story of Rachel Harris, a runaway slave and her search for freedom and dignity. Rachel’s story illustrates how during a controversial time in American history, many people of varying backgrounds took risks and contributed to the pursuit of freedom. This project brings history to life in a regionally significant story in which all people can relate. Exposure to the art of dance is intertwined with projected historical images that enrich and engage the imagination of audiences as they are drawn into the pages of that time gone by. Rachel’s story will encourage the development of conscience and character as we applaud those people of courage who in standing up for one’s beliefs, stepped out on behalf of another. This performance is part of the Roots of American Music Series presented free to the public by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Time: 7:00 p.m. Admission: FREE to the Public Reservations suggested
Racehorse Barbaro was known for his courage and perseverance – traits that made him a winner even when he lost his battle with life. In this program, families have a chance to turn the loan exhibit from the Kentucky Derby Museum, learn about Barbaro, and explore through activities what it means to be a winner. Try on jockey clothes, design your colors, and add to the exhibit mosaic. This program is funded through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, thanks to Representative McIlvaine-Smith.
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America, all Boy Scouts in uniform will be admitted free.
Time: 11 am – 3 pm Admission: Free to all Boy Scouts in uniform. $6 per person; family cap of $25. CCHS members half-price. (Includes museum admission)
This final group features more quilts from the Chester County Quilt Documentation Project. Enjoy a vivid array of historic and contemporary examples. On view for the reception only will be the Pennock quilt top from the CCHS collection.
Lectures by noted historian Dr. Patricia Keller and CCHS curator Ellen Endslow, contributors to the companion publication, at 6:00 p.m.
RSVP to 610-692-4800 or mefeliciani@chestercohistorical.org by February 19
February 20, 2010
QUILT OPENING: Layers: Unfolding the Stories of
Chester County Quilts #3
Friday, February 26, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Hors d’oeuvres and Refreshments
$15 admission; $10 CCHS members
March 7, 2010
Matt Brown performs American roots music with a a deft touch and a smile. He is an engaging performer who educates his audiences as he entertains with a varied program of traditional music.He plays sprightly square dance tunes, haunting banjo pieces, and sings a variety of songs from the blues to traditional ballads. He is an innovative fiddler, an intricate banjo player, a propulsive guitar player, and a moving singer. Many of his influences come from commercial recordings of the 1920's and 1930's. The rest come from field recordings made by collectors such as Alan Lomax, John Cohen and Mike Seeger, or from friendships with older musicians.
This performance is part of the Roots of American Music Series presented free to the public by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Time: 3:00 pm
Admission: Free to the public!
March 9, 2010
2010 marks the 100th birthday of the one America’s most famous composers and Chester County’s own. Celebrate Samuel Barber’s 100th birthday at the Chester County Historical Society with cake and music. Come during your lunch and enjoy music for strings presented by a string quartet from the Music Department of West Chester University.
The program is funded through a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
Time: Noon
Admission: $5; Free to WCU students with ID and CCHS members.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
If you have a quilt of any condition that was made by someone born before 1930, we are interested in seeing it! We will record the information about the quiltmaker, if known, and the physical characteristics of the quilt. Things of interest are: The documentation is free and no appointment is required for 8 quilts or less. If you have any questions, please contact Ellen Endslow at eendslow@chestercohistorical.org or 610-692-4800 x257. Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Admission: Free to the public The title, THE WORKING PATH, refers to exploring the connection between concept and process; Sue walks down a creative path developing her ideas and techniques. She shows detailed photos revealing her working process including surface design, fusing, and stitching. Construction methods of several quilt series are covered with step-by-step images, illustrating her layering techniques. The development of these methods has contributed to her experimentation in composition. Sue is an innovator in her field, creating original dyed and painted fabrics which she combines with recycled textiles to form fields of structured pattern, vivid beauty, and riotous variation. Sue’s artwork is in many private, corporate, and institutional collections. She also lectures and teaches workshops nationally and internationally in the fields of surface design, textile collage, fused quilt construction, and artistic inspiration.
Time: 7:00 p.m. Admission: $15; $10 for CCHS members. Call 610-692-4800to pre-register.
Create a series of several art quilts based on the grid. Sue offers many ways to work with rectilinear design using fusible web. This is a great workshop for developing new directions in color, working in a series, and experimenting with silk and other fibers. These techniques and ideas that Sue teaches here are the real basis for all her work. The resulting quilts can then be quilted in the class. A supply list will be mailed in March to those registered.
Time: 9 a.m.- 4 pm. Admission: $125; $100 for CCHS members. Pre-registration required; no refunds. Call 610-692-4800.
April 14, 2010
April 15 and 16, 2010
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