June 17
Longwood Gardens
Procol Harum with special guest Renaissance
Make it a night to remember with an unforgettable performance in a remarkable garden setting. The sensational group that brought you "A Whiter Shade of Pale" takes the stage at Longwood's picturesque Open Air Theatre. In association with BRE Presents. Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com.
Hours: 7:30 pm
Admission: $39-$65
Phone: 610-388-1000
Weblink: www.longwoodgardens.org
June 25
Longwood Gardens
Family Firefly Night
Learn about bugs of all kinds, participate in a beneficial ladybug release, and end the evening with catching and releasing flickering fireflies in a breathtaking garden setting.
Hours: 7:00 pm
Admission: Free with Gardens admission.
Phone: 610-388-1000
Weblink: www.longwoodgardens.org
Through July 11, 2010
Brandywine River Museum
John Haberle: American Master of Illusion
Combining a masterful technique with sly, witty historical and personal references, John Haberle (1856-1933) created trompe l'oeil paintings astonishing in their detail and precision. He is considered one of the most accomplished 19th century American trompe l'oeil painters, but in his lifetime he achieved only brief recognition. This exhibition, organized by the New Britain Museum of American Art, features nearly 20 paintings and drawings from museum collections across the country, including the Brandywine River Museum. Along with its accompanying illustrated catalogue, the exhibition offers a fresh and comprehensive view of this unique, inventive artist. The exhibition is supported by The Henry Luce Foundation, Inc., and its presentation at the Brandywine River Museum is made possible by Bank of America.
Hours: Open daily 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: Free with admission
Phone: 610.388.2700
Weblink: www.brandywinemuseum.org
Through July 11, 2010
Brandywine River Museum
Eye to Eye: Portrait Miniatures from the Collection of Phyllis and Jamie Wyeth
Toward the end of the 18th century, portraits of a single eye of a loved one became fashionable among the British nobility and aristocracy, a trend that soon spread all over Europe. Given as a token of affection, this unusual type of portraiture was most often painted in watercolor on ivory and mounted in jewelry, such as pins, brooches, lockets, and bracelets. This exhibition will present over 30 eye portraits, all from the collection of artist Jamie Wyeth. This exhibition is supported by The Davenport Family Foundation Fund for Exhibitions.
Hours: Open daily 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission: Free with admission
Phone: 610.388.2700
Weblink: www.brandywinemuseum.org
Through July 29, 2010
Mt. Cuba Center
Summer Twilight Tour
In the cool of late afternoon, take a stroll around our garden ponds and
babbling brook. Relax, refresh, and rejuvenate as you enjoy the lilies, azaleas,
and coneflowers. If conditions are right, birds will serenade you as they perch
on the tulip poplar canopy. Reservations are required.
Hours: Wednesdays and Thursdays 5:30 PM
Admission: $5.00/person
Phone: 302-239-4244
Weblink: www.mtn.museumtix.com
Through November 21
Longwood Gardens
Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance
Longwood Gardens takes you inside the unmapped universe of scent with its debut exhibition, Making Scents: The Art and Passion of Fragrance. This fully interactive experience explores the art, science, and mystery of fragrance - from the perfumeries of Paris to the treetops of the rainforest.
Hours: 9:00 am-6:00 pm
Admission: Included with Gardens admission.
Phone: 610-388-1000
Weblink: www.longwoodgardens.org
Through November 21
Brandywine River Museum
Kuerner Farm Tours
For more than 70 years, the historic Kuerner Farm was a major source of inspiration to Andrew Wyeth. Since his earliest painting of the farm in 1932 at the age of 15, Wyeth found subjects in its people, animals, buildings and landscapes for nearly 1,000 works of art. Tours depart from the museum at timed intervals. Due to uneven walking surfaces, the Kuerner Farm is not accessible to disabled individuals.
Hours: Thursday through Sunday.
Admission: $5 per person in addition to museum admission.
Phone: 610.388.2700
Weblink: www.brandywinemuseum.org
Through November 21
Brandywine River Museum
N.C. Wyeth House and Studio Tours
The house where N.C. Wyeth raised his extraordinarily creative children and the studio in which he painted many of his memorable works of art have been restored. Tours depart from the museum at timed intervals.
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday.
Admission: $5 per person in addition to museum admission.
Phone: 610.388.2700
Weblink: www.brandywinemuseum.org
 Through January 2, 2011
Hagley Museum
Remember Me: du Pont Family Keepsake Portraits
See small portrait miniatures and other portraits of du Pont family members. Of special interest are those depicting the founder of the DuPont Company, E.I. and his wife Sophie, as well as E.I.'s brother Victor's family. Exhibit will be on display in the family ancestral home, Eleutherian Mills. Use main entrance off of route 141 in Wilmington.
Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily
Admission: Included in regular museum admission; Adults - $11.00; Students and senior citizens - $9.00; Children ages six to fourteen - $4.00; Children under six - Free; Hagley Members - Free
Phone: 302-658-2400
Weblink: www.hagley.org
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