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fall 2016 | issue no. 11 | the fresh, fashionable & flavorful of kennett square, pennsylvania
PUBLISHER Fig Industries figindustries.com EDITOR Deborah Brandt MANAGING EDITOR Allison Snavely
ON THE COVER
COMMUNITY COORDINATOR Brianna Carlisle
Photographed in the Acacia Passage of the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens, Margaret Dziekonski is an American violinist of Polish decent. She has performed all over the United States, including at our very own Longwood Gardens as a soloist with the Kennett Symphony, as well as Australia and throughout Europe as both soloist and chamber musician. Dziekonski completed her undergraduate and master's studies at the Royal Academy of Music in London, under Tomotada Soh, graduating with distinction. She is currently pursuing a doctorate at the Royal Academy, due for completion in 2016.
DESIGN Josh Seibert Ana Tamaccio Laura Moyer Ian Berg PRODUCT MANAGER Amy Hynes WRITING Steve Neumann COMMUNICATIONS Theresa Yerger PUBLIC RELATIONS Rebecca Fowler PHOTOGRAPHY Mike Miville PHOTO ASSISTANT Sam Brandt STUDIO MANAGER Kelly McAllister BRAND STRATEGIST Emma Parnham
BE IN FIG To find out how you can strategically and effectively market your business through the Fig communications package, contact Allison Snavely at allison@figindustries.com.
INTERN Nancy Stamatopoulos Sarah Bruno CONTRIBUTORS Stephanie Boyer RuthAnn Deveney Chiara Clemens Heather Lee MacElree Harvey Lisa O’ Bryan FIG DESTINATIONS Lancaster, PA figlancaster.com West Chester, PA figwestchester.com Kennett Square, PA figkennett.com Bethlehem, PA figbethlehem.com Columbia, SC figcolumbia.com
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thank you to Historic Kennett Square and
Longwood Gardens. With their generous support, we are pleased to present this issue of Fig Kennett. historickennettsquare.com longwoodgardens.com
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WHAT IS FIG? Fig is a hyper-local, super-social guide to shopping, dining, arts, and events in great destinations. Fig believes in the power of creative communication to inspire, engage, and educate. Find out more about Fig’s mission to create economic sustainability and collaborative communities at figmagazine.com.
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/figkennett @figkennett @figkennett /figmagazine COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS Thank you to our Community Supporters: Arthur Hall Insurance, Trail Creek Outfitters, Hood's, Mattock School of Music, Paradocx Vineyard, The Whip Tavern, Somerville Manning Gallery, Long's Park Art Festival, White Feather Farm, The Gables at Chadds Ford, Harvest Market Natural Foods, Dickens Chimney Restoration, Crozer Keystone, Garden Spot Village, & Key Financial, Inc. Starting on page 37 you’ll find these businesses who are committed to helping Kennett Square grow and thrive. Although they may not be located in the borough, they believe in the power of buying local and shopping small. Take time this fall to visit these businesses —and tell them you found them in Fig!
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The weather will soon cool and the green leaves will turn burgundy. I will go to Nomadic Pies and buy a cheesy potato pie and my house will smell like comfort. I will put on skinny jeans from Chantilly Blue, boots from Ashley Austin, and walk the town with a small hand entwined in mine. He will want a wooden toy he sees in the window of the Mushroom Cap and I will want a new lipstick from Houppette. I will sip coffee and he will munch on a brownie from Talula's Table. This is fall in Kennett Square. Historic Kennett Square is walkable and inviting with coffee shops, eateries, speciality boutiques, and galleries. You can spend an hour, a day, or a weekend exploring and learning what makes Historic Kennett Square so special. Our third annual arts issue focuses on the culture of Historic Kennett Square, rich with activity and creativity. It is diverse, unique, and interesting both in history and innovation. How can one town boast of the Kennett Brewfest, Mushroom Festival, trails and parks, and have its own renowned professional symphony? And then, of course, there is Longwood Gardens. Perhaps this is why Historic Kennett Square is called the apex of small town Americana. There is something for every creative taste. At Fig, we encourage you to explore your community. We believe in growth, innovation, and creativity. As Kennett grows, so does Fig; we are excited to introduce Brianna Carlisle to our team (read more on page 32). She brings an impressive marketing background to Fig, as well as a love of Kennett Square. You can often find her running the trails or enjoying Longwood Gardens with her children. She is a local who believes in the importance of community. Both Brianna and I invite and encourage you to make your own discoveries in this small town with big sensibilities. Enjoy,
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longwood gallery offers original artwork to satisfy
every individual palette in all mediums, ranging from brilliant acrylics, to oils saturated with color, to wonderfully fluid watercolors. The artwork pictured above is by Kennett Square resident Joan Hollander, entitled Friends on a Jetty. 610.444.0146 • longwoodartgallery.com
lele galer is an oil painter and a mig-welded steel abstract
sculptor, exhibiting regularly in local galleries and shows, and the featured artist in this year's Unionville Art Gala 2016. Join Lele at Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery in Kennett Square to find her art, as well as the work of other local artists and award-winning wines, Thursday through Sunday every week. 484.899.8013 • lelegaler.com • galerfamily@comcast.net
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ree gallagher believes the beauty and humor in nature is all around to inspire us. She brings together nature, color, design, handwork, and history to create pieces that empower the wearer’s spirit.
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has exhibited in several galleries and group shows in the USA and has works in many private collections. Internationally she has exhibited in Vienna, Austria, and Warsaw, Poland. Currently she devotes her time to making sculpture in her West Chester, Pennsylvania studio and continually pursues exhibition opportunities. karendelaneystudio.com
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PICKS eating in As I write this Recipe for Dinner around the Table, we are on the brink of a new time and a new Presidency. The outcome remains unknown, but in Kennett Square we know we all agree on one issue; families matter. Kennett Square is a community of families, many of them large and layered. Others are small but equally present and active in our community. Children abound! I am always surprised by what fantastic little eaters they are. A beloved 6th grader, Cassedy, tells me which blue cheese she prefers and occasionally asks for fried oysters. A five-year-old (sweetly) complains if we run out of our house-made chorizo at Talula's Table. We are clearly raising the children in our community with an appreciation for food and hospitality. I had only hoped to spin that sentiment when I named Talula's Table after my, then 6-month-old, Annalee Talula Rae ten years ago. Life is busy and the school year is upon us. The daily question rises in every home; what's for dinner? In our region, we have some amazing options. Some of them can even help us cultivate an interest in the world and other cultures. We play theme night at my home, and in doing so learn something new. A favorite is French crepe night; savory for dinner and sweet for dessert. Island night includes
pineapple smoothies and mango shrimp kabobs. Dinner time around the table is a precious tradition that we must preserve. Make adjustments to your schedule to make it happen. I work at night, so a traditional dinner time is a weekly event in my home but on most nights it is later than usual. Make efforts to stretch the meal out, coax conversation, and elicit laughs. Gather and prepare the meal, set the scene, and bring on the family! Naturally, it comes full circle in the comfort of home.
family meal recipe ^ No TV ^ No phones
Start tonight with this all-local, kid-friendly, low-allergen, healthy menu. ^ Buy veggies & dip from The Produce Place ^ Roast an all-natural chicken from the Country Butcher, and glaze with Swarmbustin' Honey and herbs from your garden or pantry ^ Whip sweet potatoes from Barnard's Orchard and add a touch of Bailey's Dairy's savory cinnamon butter ^ Pick up a baguette and a pile of mac & cheese from Talula's
^ Set the table! Use or make fun napkin rings, placements and serviettes
^ Add an apple pie from Nomadic Pies
^ Wear your favorite apron
It's worth the effort & I'm here to help!
^ Serve with La Michoacana ice cream
^ Make a special beverage ^ Serve a few courses ^ Talk about life ^ Listen to each other ^ Pass a casserole ^ Compliment the effort ^ Wash the dishes & digest
“Home is a child's first and most important classroom.”
- hillary rodham clinton
about aimee olexy One of the most recognized personalities in Philadelphia dining, Aimee Olexy
truly understands what hospitality means. She discovered her passion for food and love for making people happy as she grew up in West Chester. After making her way across the country and around the world, Aimee found herself back in Chester County. A few years later, in 2007, she unveiled the critically-acclaimed Talula’s Table in Kennett Square. Aimee is also owner of the renowned Talula’s Garden and the newly-opened Talula’s Daily in Philadelphia. Read more recipes and blogs by Aimee at figkennett.com. 12 figkennett.com
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KENNETT FLASH 102 sycamore alley 484.732.8295 kennettflash.org The Kennett Flash is a community based non-profit performing arts center focused on music located in downtown Kennett Square. Success at The Flash starts with the audience. Ticket sales make up the majority of The Flash's income, while volunteers are relied on to make each show run smoothly. The Flash prides itself in bringing national and international musicians to Kennett as well as being able to present comedy, children's performances, and educational opportunities. Bringing people from surrounding communities into Kennett to discover the arts is paramount to The Flash's mission. Music and the arts heal—sharing music and the arts with your friends is among the greatest gifts we can give. Join us at The Flash and celebrate these gifts.
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126 s. union street 610.444.6544 art2luv.com Situated in the heart of Wyeth Country, the selection of artists represented by Artworks brings a stunning variety to the field of art. With three floors and 16 rooms, artwork represented in the gallery ranges from traditional to modern — each making its own statement. Artworks represents dozens of artists, some who work in the Brandywine style, as well as many who have created their own voice for the Arts. "Artworks has one of the LARGEST Wyeth collections around for sale, including originals. As for framing, Artworks offers the LOWEST framing prices in the area. Don't pay more at other shops," Olen shares.
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KENNETT SYMPHONY 610.444.6363 kennettsymphony.org There is a unique thrill in witnessing the energy and passion of professional orchestral musicians recreating musical masterpieces right before your eyes. The Kennett Symphony, Chester County’s only fully professional symphony orchestra, will astound you with their exceptional performances. There’s something for everyone: masterworks, pops, family concerts, and more! Special offer for Fig Kennett Readers: If you have never experienced the Kennett Symphony, now is the perfect time! First-time attendees purchasing one ticket will receive the second free to attend either Opening Night: Fear & Redemption on October 15, 2016, or Pops Goes The Holidays on December 3, 2016. To redeem offer, call 610.444.6363 and mention Fig.
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SOCIAL MISSION At Fig, we believe in the power of a community that works together to identify needs and find solutions —one that creates community connections and is passionate about helping its neighbors. We believe in the mission of the Kennett Trails Alliance—our 2016 Social Mission Partner. Please consider supporting them with your dollars and your time this fall.
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authentic | fall 2016 | figkennett.com authentic. true. kennett.
Larry Bosley Founder & CEO of LGB Properties
AUTHENTIC :
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“organizations, towns, people—they’re either moving forward
or they’re moving backward,” Larry Bosley says. “Things don’t remain static and that’s particularly true in this day and age of everything moving very quickly.” Larry, founder and CEO of LGB Properties in downtown Kennett Square, has been anything but static throughout his life. He spent 35 years as an educator—first as a teacher in Bucks County, then as principal of Woodrow Wilson High School, and finally as the superintendent of the Kennett Consolidated School District—where he led the expansion and renovation of 22 figkennett.com
three schools and learned the subdivision and land development process of local municipalities while he was at it. “I liked the educational environment,” Larry says. “And I liked the athletics a lot, so I wanted to coach. Then once I became a teacher I decided I really wanted to be in charge of the schools, and once I ran school I wanted to run the entire district.” Larry’s also been on just about every board of directors in the Kennett community over the years, including president of the Kennett Rotary Club, president of the United Way, and Historic Kennett Square—where he still serves the economic development arm.
“I am very committed to Kennett Square,” he says. “I think the town is wonderful and it’s great to see the growth, the way the town has developed over the years.” Though Larry grew up in western Pennsylvania and began his education career in Bucks County, once he fell in love with Kennett, there was no looking back. “I raised my children here,” he says. “I just think it’s a great, friendly town. It’s more rural than Bucks County and yet it has all the amenities of a suburban community.” Learn more about Larry and LGB Properties at lgbproperties.com/aboutus.
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flourishing artist OF LONGWOOD A
Lauren Hill in the Conservatory at Longwood Gardens
a fig inside look: meet the maker meet lauren hill
Lauren has been a part of the indoor display team at Longwood Gardens for eleven years. She is a graduate of Penn College, majoring in floral design and interior plantscaping. Throughout the year, Lauren changes the displays in the conservatory to reflect the seasons and maximize the design.
Interior plantscaping and floral design is truly an art. How do you dream up new concepts for your displays? “We have an amazing team! Our display designer works very closely with the individual staff regarding their areas of display and together we bounce ideas off each other. It is definitely a team effort imagining new displays. New ideas can come from so many different people/sources.” What are some things that inspire you to create? “I’m a very visual person. I need to ‘see’ inspiration. Magazines…other gardens… beautifully landscaped neighborhoods. You can’t stay surrounded by your own space and be inspired. You need to branch out and see what others around you are doing. Just taking a walk outside can be inspiring.” Tell us more about your contribution to those beautiful spaces. “It takes many, many hands to maintain these conservatory spaces. The Orangery and Exhibition Hall are two of the most intensely changed display spaces. You could come visit every few weeks and be amazed at what is
new on display! I work very closely with our students, volunteers, and part-time staff, organizing the day's projects and prioritizing what needs attention. My position really allows me to be in the trenches, which I love! Digging, pruning, watering, and sweating!” What is a typical day like on the job? “The great thing about Longwood is that there is no typical! My day starts at 6 am and I try to spend the hours from 6:30 to 9:00 am on an aerial lift doing some pruning in the Conservatory. Water the gardens. Sweep up the floors. Give a list of projects to my volunteers for the day. Spend some time teaching students about the aspects of conservatory work. Interacting with our guests is a large part of my day. In the afternoons I try to get to my desk and do some office work. This can include sourcing new plants, planning out Christmas displays, writing student evaluations, etc. Oh, and I squeeze in a meeting or two.” How did you become interested in horticulture? “When I was in high school I worked part time at our local library. My grandmother
had a beautiful flower garden and I would regularly cut flowers to arrange and take to the library to display on the front desk. It was just a fun hobby and then people started telling me that I was good at it and that this could be a career. That was all it took to get me interested in floral design and suddenly gardening was a real option for me. Longwood Gardens is a huge advocate for educating students about careers in horticulture. We are partnering in a new initiative called Seed Your Future which aims to promote horticulture as a viable and exciting career path for our nation’s youth.”
seed your future Seed Your Future is an initiative to promote horticulture awareness across the United States. Supported by more than 150 partner organizations, including lead partners Longwood Gardens and the American Society for Horticultural Science, Seed Your Future strives to grow the horticulture field by advancing educational programs for students in middle school through college. For more information, visit SeedYourFuture.org. figkennett.com
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Return For Our Upcoming Seasons:
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introducing
BRIANNA CARLISLE Community Coordinator
fig kennett
with a love of design, photography,
@figkennett
and branding, Brianna brings with her a deep appreciation for all that’s required of small businesses to thrive and succeed. As a natural encourager and connector, she is excited to be a part of Fig’s mission. “I’m excited to get to know the small business owners in Kennett Square and bring awareness to their distinctive brands and unique value within the community.” Brianna graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelor’s in Marketing. Prior to joining Fig she spent several years in corporate marketing and account management for J.P. Morgan Chase. Most recently, she
join us in welcoming a new face to the fig kennett team! started her own portrait photography business. She brings with her a background in marketing, social media, and photography —a great combination for the Community Coordinator role. Originally from Virginia, she now lives in Chester County with her husband Mike and two children. In her spare time, you can find her running, blogging, exploring the Brandywine Valley with her family, and curating epic playlists on Spotify that usually include a Michael Jackson song. Follow along as Bri shares the best of Kennett daily on Instagram @figkennett.
teaching the
FINE ART O F DANCE 1978 since
since 1978, Longwood Performing Arts has been training students in
the fine art of dance. Whether students seek a foundation for a potential career in the arts, or dancing for enjoyment, Longwood Performing Arts provides a positive and comfortable environment for learning. longwoodperf@aol.com 610.444.6144 longwoodperformingarts.com
ballet • tap • jazz • lyrical • modern • hip-hop • pointe • adult barre fitness 32 figkennett.com
Providing individualized, compassionate medical and cosmetic care in a relaxing environment PRIMARY CARE INTERNAL MEDICINE LASER HAIR REMOVAL MICRODERMABRASION BOTOX RESTYLANE REJUVAPEN TREATMENT FOR COLLAGEN STIMULATION ISOLAZ DEEP PORE TREATMENTS FOR ACNE WEIGHT MANAGEMENT FDA approved medications DERMAL FILLERS
Dr. Uzma A. Quraishi, MD outside of her Kennett Square office
feel your best
i ns i de & ou t
since 2004 Brandywine Internal Medicine has been providing the Kennett Square area with reliable cosmetic and skin care services. Also practicing internal medicine, Dr. Uzma Quraishi is committed to providing safe and effective non-invasive cosmetic procedures and skin-care products that best suit each and every patient. With an objective of providing individualized, compassionate care in a relaxing environment, cosmetic treatments become worry-free enhancements in the care of Dr. Uzma Quraishi.
Off Route 1 near Longwood Gardens
dr. uzma a. qu raish i , md 507 orchard avenue, kennett square 610.444.5630 brandywineinternalmedicine.com
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FINANCIAL PLANNING | INSURANCE | INVESTMENTS | EXPERIENCE & COMMITMENT
since
1890 KENNETT SQ.
L-R: Jason Cabot, Aaron Miner, Kari Jarmuz, Victor E. Dupuis, C. Ross Edmonds, Sherie Higgins, Michael Nalls, & Joshua Jenkins outside the UFinancial office in Kennett Square
As of Dec. 31, 2015, our total value for client policy, contract, and account values is $5,766,395,377*
70 YEARS O F EXPERTISE
i n ed u c at i o n , r et ir emen t & estat e plan n in g Victor E. Dupuis, C. Ross Edmonds, Michael Nalls, Aaron Miner, Joshua Jenkins, Sherie Higgins and Kari Jarmuz are registered representatives of and offer securities, investment advisory, and financial planning services through MML Investors Services, LLC, Member SIPC. Jason Cabot is an insurance representative of MassMutual. Supervisory Office: 5001 Louise Drive, Ste. 300, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 - 717-791-3300. *Includes values of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and subsidiary insurance companies’ insurance and retirement products and investment products offered through MML Investors Services, LLC a Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) subsidiary. CRN201807-203532
34 699 unionville road, kennett square 610.444.3344 ufinancialteam.com
events
IN
kennett square
AUGUST THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Third Thursday on State Street, Rolling Thunder Blues Review, 6-9 pm
SEPTEMBER FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 First Friday Art Stroll, 6-9 pm FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Mushroom Festival Community Parade mushroomfestival.org SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Mushroom Festival mushroomfestival.org THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Third Thursday on State Street, Wheel House. Plus special festivities with Casa Guanajuato SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 Food Truck Festival to benefit Kennett High School Friends of Music, 2-6 pm
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Rock the Park with Love Seed Mama Jump, 2-7 pm, Anson B. Nixon Park ansonbnixonpark.org SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 La Comunidad Hispana "All One Under the Sun" 5k walk & run lacomunidadhispana.org FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Fermentation Festival: Meet the Makers
OCTOBER SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 Kennett Brewfest kennettbrewfest.com SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 KSQ Mushroom Cap 13.1 half marathon runksqmushroomcap.com SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30 Halloween Parade kennettsquaremerchants.com
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FRIDAY FARMERS MARKET Every Friday, 2-6 pm FESTIVALS SALSA, SALSA, SALSA August 19 FALL FESTIVAL September 23 FERMENTATION FESTIVAL September 30
For more information on these festivals, visit historickennettsquare.com
For more information regarding events & happenings in Kennett Square visit historickennettsquare.com 106 west state street, kennett square historickennettsquare.com 35
giving back | fall 2016 | figkennett.com
volunteer. donate. give back.
Nicole Grebloskie Historic Kennett Square President
GIVING BACK :
n i c ole g r e b los kie
one of nicole grebloskie’s
favorite things to do is to walk into town with her family. “We love to go into town where we can shop, enjoy a cup of coffee, eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner and then get ice cream.” She often jokes with her 9-year-old son that they can only get ice cream if they walk into town! Nicole, the current president of Historic Kennett Square, believes that Kennett Square has the perfect mix—a bustling town, cultural activities, availability of local farm products, and friendly neighbors ready to lend a helping hand. Nicole’s love of small town was born in her annual summer visits 36 figkennett.com
to Italy where her grandparents lived. So, when she and her husband began looking for a home in Chester County, Kennett Square was the perfect choice.
new events such as: Meet the Maker, a celebration of the Kennett Square Farmers Market, Winter Fest, Evening of the Arts, and Third Thursdays.
Nicole, a West Chester University graduate, is currently a partner with Arthur Hall Insurance. She and her husband, Steve, moved to Kennett Square in 2002. After volunteering for the Kennett Brewfest she was appointed to the Board of Directors of Historic Kennett Square in 2009 and was elected president this year.
Nicole says “Our goal is to bring people and businesses into town, encourage community participation in all the events, and continue to foster the ‘cool town’ atmosphere—which is why Kennett Square is such a great place to work, live, and play.”
Nicole leads the committee that plans the Kennett Brewfest and assisted in developing
Learn more about Historic Kennett Square at historickennettsquare.com.
A DV I S O R . A DVO C AT E . AG E N T.
Captured in front of John & Doris Rudibaugh’s 1840s gothic Victorian mansion.
celebrating 50 years of comprehensive risk management services & solutions. Experts in: COM M ERC I A L NOT F O R P ROFI T LI F E SC I E N C E & T EC HN OLOGY P E RSO N A L I N SURA N C E
Agency Partners (L-R): Nicole Grebloskie, Glenn Burcham, Mark Sammarone, Karen Leary, & Jim Denham
101 east chestnut st, west chester 610.696.2394 7450 lancaster pike, ste 201, hockessin, de 302.658.0100 arthurhall.com
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The Collaborators (L-R): Jane Peabody, TLC Intern & Nourish Rep.; Sequoia Rock, TLC Land Manager; Ed Camelli, TLC Vice Chair/Owner of Trail Creek Outfitters; Gwen Lacy, TLC Executive Director; Francine Covelli, Owner of Nourish Juice Bar & Cafe; & Kate du Pont, TLC Board Chair
Francine has received the recognition award by TLC, Stroud Water Research Center, & Trail Creek Outfitters for her dedication of time, enthusiasm, & hard work to promote open space, clean water, & environmental education.
collaboration & community giving back, sip by sip
healthy, local, organic. Nourish Juice Bar & Cafe, along with Trail Creek Outfitters, is partnering with
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC) to boost their giving back power. With a focus on the health and well-being of the greater community, Nourish and Trail Creek Outfitters work hand in hand promoting nutrition, exercise, and education. The passionate team advocates for the longevity of Kennett Square's beautiful surroundings by protecting the irreplaceable open spaces, historic sites, and working agricultural lands. 148 west state street (at the market at liberty place), kennett square 610.425.2276 nourishjuicebar.com 38 541 chandler mill road, avondale: tlc walnut hill headquarters 610.347.0347 tlcforscc.org
o utf it ting yo u r fr e e time sinc e 1983
tailgate trail creek style!
There is a chill in the air and the fall tailgate parties are heating up. Trail Creek Outfitters has everything you need including Yeti coolers, ENO and Wind Pouch hammocks, Kelty and A-Lite chairs, tumblers, growlers, and ukeleles to make those game day memories!
487 wilmington pike, glen mills 610.558.4006 trailcreekoutfitters.com
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LUNCH & DINNER SERVED DAILY TUESDAY- SUNDAY * BREAKFAST-WEEKENDS ONLY * CATERING AVAILABLE
baby back ribs & bbq chicken combo
COMMUNITY SUPPORTER
black bottom bourbon pecan pie & pumpkin mousse
harvest an appetite and
fall back INT O comfort food when there’s smoke in the air, pull up a chair, and let us serve you. Specializing in BBQ pulled pork, smoked beef brisket, baby back ribs, and BBQ chicken. We support local farms and businesses and put an emphasis on authentic, home-cooked quality comfort food. 40 1664 west doe run road, unionville 610.347.1670 hoodsbbq.com
Dave Mattock, Owner instructing a student on keyboard
COMMUNITY SUPPORTER
FINE TUNING
for a range of experience by professional musicians
ALL AGES & LEVELS OF EXPERIENCE PIANO, GUITAR, BASS, DRUMS, VOICE SAXOPHONE, TRUMPET, FLUTE, CLARINET CLASSICAL, JAZZ & POP IMPROVISATION, COMPOSITION & RECORDING 269 kennett pike, chadds ford 484.734.0329 mattockschoolofmusic.com
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ONE
local vineyard
2 amazing vintages 2 3 delicious W I N E S 2 1 p r e s t i g i o u s awards
going FOR greatness award winning taste . craf ted in e xc ellen c e uncork, relax, unwind: Moderating influences of the Chesapeake
and Delaware bays and the southern sloping mica soils afford Paradocx a unique mesoclimate in the region. This mesoclimate coupled with state-ofthe-art viticulture practice, create a winning combination for this 10,000 case winery. The owners and management of Paradocx Vineyard, who share a fervent passion for winemaking, adhere to the principle that winemaking begins with success in the vineyard.
42 winery: 1833 flint hill road, landenberg 610.255.5684 paradocx.com
Find our wines at Paradocx Vineyard & The Market at Liberty Place in Kennett Square, the Booths Corner Farmers Market in Garnet Valley, & the Westtown Amish Market in West Chester.
THE WHIP TAVERN FRESH INTO FALL
SAVOR THE SEASON
LUNCH, DINNER & BRUNCH WEDNESDAY-MONDAY 11AM TO MIDNIGHT JOIN US TO SAVOR OUR HANDPICKED SELECTION OF DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL BEERS AND CIDERS WITH A FOCUS ON ENGLISH BREWING TRADITIONS.
For the area’s best fresh, seasonal and sustainable ingredients, go where the locals go. Authentic British Pub fare in the beauty of our surrounding grounds. Outdoors along the Doe Run or inside our country pub, spend a while among friends.
MONTHLY EVENTS AND SPECIALS
1383 north chatham road, coatesville
610.383.0600 thewhiptavern.com
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20 TH AND 21ST CENTURY FINE ART
upcoming events
timothy barr
September 16 - October 15
behind the easel: Unique Voices of 20 Contemporary Representational Painters October 20 - November 19
44 101 stone block row, greenville, de 302.652.0271 somervillemanning.com
mary page evans
November 25 - December 24
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717.735.8883 longspark.org
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holistic wellness for canines & the humans that love them WARM WATER SWIM THERAPY CANINE REHABILITATION EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS OFF-LEASH HIKES FREE ROAM FUN!
Diane Mayer, Owner with her dog Anouk
46 321 bucktoe road, avondale diane@thewhitefeatherfarm.com thewhitefeatherfarm.com
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European style cuisine with New American flavors & a touch of Southern flair
a rtf u l ly p r e par e d
seasonally INSPIRED COVERED OUTDOOR PATIO HAPPY HOUR TUESDAY-FRIDAY 4:30 – 6:30 PM LIVE PIANO IN THE BAR THURSDAYS 5 – 8 PM, FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS 6 – 9 PM OPEN FOR BRUNCH ON SUNDAYS $32 PRIX FIXE EVERY TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY 423 baltimore pike, chadds ford 610.388.7700 thegablesatchaddsford.com
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fresh from the farm
Best HealthyOrganic Food Readers Choice Upstate!
Harvest Market Staff (L-R): Staci, Brody, Heather, Alexander, & Gabriel
n o u r i s h i n g • s u s ta i n a b l e • d e l i c i o u s
48 7417 lancaster pike, hockessin, de 302.234.6779 harvestmarketnaturalfoods.com
every chimney has a
silver lining leave the installation to us
chimney lining installations HISTORIC RESTORATION CHASE COVERS & CHIMNEY CAPS MASONRY REPAIRS CUSTOM STONE & BRICK WORK RE-POINTING STAMPED CONCRETE MASONRY STAIN REMOVAL STUCCO REPAIR CHIMNEY INSPECTIONS Davey Dickens, Owner with his dog Bear
CHIMNEY SWEEPING GUTTER CLEANING
610.268.2457 dave@dickenschimney.com dickenschimney.com
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e v ery t h i n g’s
better AT the lake
COMMUNITY SUPPORTER
TREATING IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME CHRONIC HEPATITIS GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE COLORECTAL CANCER INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES including Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis CELIAC DISEASE CONSTIPATION OTHER GI & LIVER CONDITIONS
crozer-keystone gastroenterology associates & the crozer endoscopy center at brinton lake Crozer-Keystone Gastroenterology Associates provides convenient, comprehensive care for patients at Crozer-Keystone’s outpatient center at 500 Evergreen Drive in Glen Mills. With a state-of-the-art, high-definition endoscopy center, physicians can find and address GI problems quickly and efficiently, using minimally invasive diagnostic and treatment procedures.
50 crozer brinton lake, route 1, glen mills crozeratthelake.org
L-R: Monica Patel Zeitz, M.D., Michael Davis, D.O. & Joyann Kroser, M.D. Not pictured are Michael Farber, M.D. & Neil Tarkin, M.D. of Crozer-Keystone Gastroenterology Associates and who also see patients at this location.
so exciting, people can’t wait... Envision yourself living where
COMMUNITY SUPPORTER
the idea of community is more than a distant memory. A place where you actually know your neighbors, support each other, and interact positively while sharing a vested interest. Whether your interest is in the well-being of your neighborhood, or the global community, welcome to Sycamore Springs! Designed to be small neighborhoods where people can have the privacy they want, but also engage in the meaningful relationships they desire.
Under construction for adults 55 and over. Embrace your future—today!
433 south kinzer avenue, new holland 717.355.6000 visit us online! sycamoresprings.net 51
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FOR THE TENTH YEAR A TOP 100 WOMEN FINANCIAL ADVISOR IN AMERICA & TOP 1,200 FINANCIAL ADVISOR IN AMERICA
LOCALLY RECOGNIZED FOR SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY Patricia C Brennan, President and CEO of Key Financial, Inc. accompanies Brad Everett, a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and resident of Kennett Square. Brad has brought his expertise to Key Financial since 2005 as both a CFP® and a CFA charterholder. He has collaborated with Patti as her Chief Investment Officer in providing clients with strategic investment and portfolio management through every season of their lives.
Securities offered through Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC. Insurance services offered through Patricia Brennan are independent of Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Advisory services offered through Key Financial, Inc., a registered investment advisor not affiliated with Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. The Financial Times Top 400 Financial Advisors is an independent listing produced by the Financial Times (March, 2016). The FT 400 is based on data gathered from firms and verified by broker-dealer home offices, regulatory disclosures, and the FT’s research. The listing reflects each advisor’s performance in six primary areas, including assets under management, asset growth, compliance record, experience, credentials and accessibility as identified by the FT. Neither the brokerages nor the advisors pay a fee to The Financial Times in exchange for inclusion in the FT 400. The “Barron’s Winner’s Circle Top 1200” is a select group of individuals who are screened on a number of different criteria. Among the factors that advisors are assessed include their assets under management, revenues, the quality of service provided to clients, and their adherence to high standards of industry regulatory compliance. Portfolio performance is not a factor. Please see www.barrons.com for more information. The “Barron’s Winner’s Circle Top 100” is a select group of individuals who are screened on a number of different criteria. Among factors the survey takes into consideration are the overall size and success of practices, the quality of service provided to clients, adherence to high standards of industry regulatory compliance, and leadership in “best practices” of wealth management. Portfolio performance is not a factor. Please see www.barrons.com for more information.
serving the kennett square community 610.429.9050 x100 keyfinancialinc.com