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for historical and genealogical research. Through
Feb. 1, “Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of
the Table, 1500-2005,” examines the remarkable
developments in flatware and its role in both the
practical and artistic aspects of dining for 5 centuries.
Rt. 52, Winterthur. Tues-Sun, 10 to 5. $5-
$15. 302-888-4600, 800-448-3883; winterthur.org.
music
JANUARY 9
Hadley Memorial Fund Concert: Traditional
Irish Music & Storytelling. Danaher and Mac-
Cloud perform genuine stories of Irish country
life, Sligo fiddle tunes, and exceptional vocal
harmonies. Kennett Friends Meetinghouse, N.
Union and W. Sickle Sts., Kennett Square. 8 pm.
610-444-1855; hadleyfund.org.
JANUARY 10, 29
Point Entertainment Presents. Jan. 10, Livingston
Taylor, best known for his charming live performances.
$22-$32. Jan. 29, the ultimate Southern
Rock band, The Marshall Tucker Band. $29.50-
39.50. The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St.,
Phoenixville. Both performances, 8 pm. 610-917-
1228; pointentertainment.com.
JANUARY 16-18
Lancaster Symphony Orchestra. Stravinsky, Firebird,
Chopin, Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor,
Kodály, Dances of Galánta. Fulton Opera House,
12 N. Prince St., Lancaster. $25-$62. Fri, 8 pm;
Sat, 3 & 8; Sun, 7:30. 717-397-7425; lancastersymphony.org.
JANUARY 16, 21
Wilmington Music School/Delaware Music
School Concerts. Jan. 16, Tribute Concert to Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., featuring area choral
groups performing spirituals and gospel songs,
works for voice and piano and special readings
with musical accompaniment. 7:30 pm. Phone
for ticket information. Jan. 21, Music Masters
Concert Series: 24 Strings – Tchaikovsky &
Schoenberg. 7:30. $5-$10. 4101 Washington St.,
Wilmington.
JANUARY 24
The Dukes of Destiny Dance Concert. These veteran
musicians perform can play everything from
rock n’ roll to soul music to Chicago blues. West
Grove Friends Meetinghouse, 153 E. Harmony Rd.,
West Grove. 8 pm. $15-$17. 802-431-3433; turtledove.org.
JANUARY 24, 25, FEBRUARY 8
Chester County Pops Orchestra Winter 2009
Concert Series. “Celebration of Dance and Romance,”
featuring the music of Leroy Anderson,
Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Jerome
Kern, Lerner & Lowe, Cole Porter, Rodgers &
Hammerstein and Andrew Lloyd Webber. Jan.
24, Unionville High School, 750 Unionville Rd.,
Kennett Square, 7 pm. Jan. 25, West Chester East
High School, 450 Ellis La., West Chester, 3 pm.
Feb. 8, Downingtown West High School, 445
Manor Ave., Downingtown, 3 pm. $5-$10. 610-
701-5701; chescopops.org.
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JANUARY 30
Hadley Memorial Fund Concert: CoroAllegro.
Their repertoire includes a wide spectrum of vocal
music, including Renaissance motets and
madrigals, baroque cantatas, chamber works from
the classical and romantic periods and secular
and sacred 20th-century works. Unionville High
School, 750 Unionville Rd., Kennett Square. 8
pm. 610-444-1855; hadleyfund.org.
outdoor activities
THROUGH MAY 25
The West Chester Downtown Grand Prix. A series
of 5k running races on the Downtown West
Chester loop. Jan. 1, Hangover Race, 12 noon;
Feb. 1, Mid-Winter, 1 pm; Mar. 14, End of Winter,
8:30 am; Apr. 18, Knights of Columbus, 8 am;
Apr. 26, Race Against Racism, 1 pm; May 25,
Runapalooza, 8:30 am. Proceeds benefit the
Chester County Running Store Charity Fund.
610-696-0115; runccrs.com.
theater
THROUGH JANUARY 4
“Oliver!” The perfect holiday musical. Media
Theatre for the Performing Arts, 104 E. State St.,
Media. Wed-Thurs, 7:30; Fri-Sat, 8; Wed, Sat, 2;
Sun, 3. Tickets $22-$42.50. 610-891-0100; mediatheatre.org.
JANUARY 8-17
“Romance - Romance.” Two mini-musicals come
together to provide the answers along with plenty
of laughs. The Players Club of Swarthmore, 614
Fairview Ave., Swarthmore. Thurs-Sat, 8 pm;
Sun, 2. $10-$22. 610-328-4271; pcstheater.org.
JANUARY 9-FEBRUARY 8
“Looking Over The President’s Shoulder.” A
touching portrayal of one man’s journey through
the White House. Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley
Rd., Media. Fri-Sat, 8; Sat, 4; Sun, 2; Feb. 4, 1
pm. $10-$30. 610-565-4211; hedgerowtheatre.org.
JANUARY 28-FEBRUARY 22
“The Day of the Picnic.” A world premier by
Russell Davis; directed by Abigail Adams. The
People’s Light & Theatre Company, Steinbright
Stage, 39 Conestoga Rd., Malvern. Tues-Thurs,
7:30; Fri-Sat, 8; Sun, 7; matinees: Wed, Sat, Sun,
2. $29-$48. 610-644-3500; peopleslight.org.
FEBRUARY 5-21
“Intimate Apparel.” A prize-winning historical
drama by Lynn Nottage. The Players Club of
Swarthmore, 614 Fairview Ave., Swarthmore.
Thurs-Sat, 8 pm; Sun, 2. $8-$15. 610-328-4271;
pcstheater.org.
FEBRUARY 7
Point Entertainment Presents. Two Funny Philly
Guys: listeners to Sports Radio WIP are no
strangers to Joe, the man of a thousand voices,
and Big Daddy, who hosts the overnight shift and
focuses on what he calls “observational” comedy.
The Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St.,
Phoenixville. 8 pm. $25. 610-917-1228; pointentertainment.com.
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