Arts Centers and Museums
Brandywine River Museum
1 Hoffman Mill Road, Chadds Ford, Pa., (610) 388-2700, brandywinemuseum.org
The museum displays Wyeth family paintings and illustrations, plus works by illustrators Frank Schoonover, Howard Pyle and Maxfield Parrish. See “Masterpieces by Andrew Wyeth from the Collections” until Jan. 29.
Galleries
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, Pa., (610) 388-1000, longwoodgardens.org
This horticulturalist’s paradise features acres of formal gardens, plus a conservatory of rare plants. Seasonal displays and events are highlights of the year. Longwood also hosts music, theater and dance performances.
Music
Longwood Gardens
1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square, Pa., (610) 388-1000, longwoodgardens.org
This beautiful spot hosts several musical performances throughout the year, as well as each summer’s show by The Brandywiners. India’s Anoushka Shankar performs April 5. Kennett Symphony of Chester County performs April 22.
Mid-Atlantic Symphony
P.O. Box 3687, Ocean City, Md., (410) 289-3440, midatlanticsymphony.org
Performances of the classics and world premieres. Hear “Great Sax” with Maestro Osvaldo Ferreira March 22 and March 24-25.
