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51st annual Brandywine Festival of the Arts - September 10 & 11 - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams, PA & DE

The 51st annual Brandywine Festival of the Arts (BFA), featuring 275 artists, craftspeople, photographers, and jewelers, as well as expanded food offerings, is set for Saturday and Sunday, September 10th and 11th on the banks of the Brandywine River in Wilmington, DE.

Sunshine Artist, the largest magazine/website covering the arts and crafts field, calls the BFA one of the largest outdoor art shows on the east coast. Exhibitors from 15 states will participate in this peer-juried show.

“Everything is one-of-a-kind, original artwork,” says Barry Schlecker, executive producer. “And we have items for everyone’s budget from less than $100 to into the thousands of dollars.”

After a one-year absence, Schlecker brought this 50-year tradition back to life in 2010 when approximately 15,000 people attended. And for many of the artists, last year was memorable. “I’ve been participating in the Brandywine Festival for more than 30 years and 2010 was one of my biggest days. Wow!” says photographer Sam Pathi of Baltimore.

Wilmington jewelry designer Olga Ganudis agrees. “This show launched my career and I’m so thrilled that it's back,” she says.

Expanded food selections and another dining court are being added this year. Attendees can choose from Italian, Mexican, and BBQ; Delaware-brewed beers and traditional fair food (hot dogs, hamburgers) as well as kettle korn, a BFA favorite.

For additional information, visit the BFA website. jroosevelt@kw.com

Labor Day Weekend Fireworks at Longwood Gardens - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams, PA & DE

Longwood Gardens offers spectacular fireworks and fountains shows guaranteed to make your summer memorable. Enjoy an evening of American music classics with Summer Pops featuring the music of Leroy Anderson. Fountains and fireworks dance to Anderson’s most loved works, including Blue Tango, The Syncopated Clock, Promenade, Sleigh Ride and our fantastic finale, Home Stretch.Guests may reserve a space in the Gardens after 3:00 pm.

For the best viewing experience, guests are encouraged to bring a lightweight folding chair or rental chairs can be purchased for $5 each while supplies last. In our efforts to create the best Fireworks and Fountains experience for all attendees, Blankets are not allowed. jroosevelt@kw.com

In the event of inclement weather, every effort will be made to set off Longwood Gardens Fireworks as scheduled—however, two rain dates are scheduled for each display. The decision to cancel the show is made 15 minutes prior to show time.Tickets are on sale in the Visitor Center, or by calling 610-388-1000. Please note that on the day of the show, tickets will be available online or onsite only (no phone orders on day of show).


Chadds Ford Days, “Dog Days of Summer” September 11 & 12 - Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams, PA & DE

Mark your calender for the two-day open air fair that celebrates artists, crafters, family fun and our four legged Held at the Chadds Ford Historical Society, Creek Road, ¼ mile north of Route 1–in the meadow just steps from the Brandywine River. Admission and parking: is free. For more information, call (610) 388-7376 or visit www.chaddsfordhistory.org.

Sponsors of the Chadds Ford Days Fair are Stillman Volvo, Gutter Helmet, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Bryn Mawr Trust and Brandywineradio.com. If you are interested in sponsoring this event please contact the Chadds Ford Historical Society at (610) 388-7376. Artist applications and more information regarding the fair can be found online at www.chaddsfordhistory.org. The Chadds Ford Historical Society Barn is also featuring a special ongoing exhibit entitled “All Aboard for Chadds Ford” highlighting items within the railroad industry donated for the exhibit from local residents and members of the Chadds Ford Historical Society. jroosevelt@kw.com

BEST VALUE in ZIPCODE 19317 - 106 Millbrook Dr, Chadds Ford Open House Sunday 8/27 1-3 pm Janice Roosevelt, Keller Williams, PA & DE

106 Millbrook Dr has million dollar views at half the price.Close to DE/PA border in "chateau country." This spectacular 5-bedroom home brings the outside in and the gourmet kitchen, with two-story vaulted ceiling, stone floor to ceiling 2-way fireplace to Lindal Garden Room is unbelieveable. Sited to take full advantage of passive solar efficiency, all new windows and doors, and 11 ceiiling fans, this is one energy efficient house.

OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 1-3 p.m HOSTING BY CATHY ROCK

Chadds Ford OPEN HOUSE Sat., July 30 1-3 p.m - 106 Millbrook Dr, Million dollar views at Half the Price

Make this open house or send your clients this Saturday 1-3 p.m 106 Millbrook Drive, Chadds Ford -Stop by and see Keller Williams Realtor extraordinaire Cathy Rock.

Million dollar views and half the price. Sensational flow and space - two-story kitchen with vintage Elmira appliances, Two owners Suites - for those with guests who stay for a while , or for those who want a change . Lots fabulous deck with furniture included along with huge flat screen TV. jroosevelt@kw.com