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Public art in Europe, the KSQ sidewalk sale continues this weekend, registration for pottery classes now open, Rock the Park returns, and more
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Public art: A photo essay from Europe
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What do upcycled origami, a larger-than-life puppet welcoming refugees in England, crocheted flowers on a British postbox, and a giant mural in Athens dedicated to the world’s poor and homeless all have in common?
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Today and tomorrow!
Shop al fresco and take advantage of all the incredible specials & deals!
Follow each store for specials and hours: Chantilly Blue, Clean Slate Goods, Currie Hair, Skin & Nails, Green Eyed Lady, Fab & Boujee Boutique, Kennett Square Jewelers, Marché, Maura Grace Boutique, No. 109 Shop, Penny Lane Emporium, Trail Creek Outfitters, TEXTILE, WorKS, and Work2gether vendors.
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Classes begin the week of August 29th
Experience the love of clay and find your creative center. Whether you’re new to pottery, need a refresher, or are currently playing with mud, there's a class for you. Classes include basic wheel centering and throwing and handbuilding as well as more advanced classes. Sign up for Centered Clay Studio's newsletter to receive updates and contact director Debby Wyatt with any questions.
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Every Friday, 3–6pm
At the KSQ Farmers Market you'll find fresh, locally-grown tomatoes, sweet corn, onions, green beans, peppers, summer squash, zucchini, cantaloupe, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, plums, mushrooms, cabbage, garlic, herbs, lettuce, greens, and flowers, in addition to pasture-raised meats, eggs, cheeses, honey, and more!
Sign up here to receive the weekly Farmers Market Newsletter with all the latest vendor and product updates and pre-ordering options.
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Here are a few of our favorite things to check out Around the Square this week . . .
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| September 16th–18th |
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Save the date for the Pumpkin Festival
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Save the date for the first annual Pumpkin Festival hosted by WGK Glass Art in Toughkenamon on September 16th–18th.
The event will feature glass-blowing demonstrations, a marketplace featuring artists, pumpkin painting, live music, and food trucks as well as wine from Harvest Ridge Winery and beer from Be Here Brewing Company.
Reserve your tickets now to blow your own glass pumpkin!
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| This Wednesday, August 3rd, 7–8:30pm |
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CORRECTION from last week . . . one more concert this Wednesday!
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Enjoy one more beautiful evening of the free summer concert series in Anson B. Nixon Park! The rescheduled concert by The Late Ambitions, a six-member country and rock band local to Kennett Square, is this Wednesday, August 3rd, starting at 7pm.
Come to enjoy the music, community, and food truck fare in the beautiful setting of the water-side stage at Anson B. Nixon Park.
Also in the park—save the date for Rock the Park 2022 (details below).
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| Now through August |
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Stay cool at the Water's Edge at Square Pear Gallery
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Keep cool with a visit to enjoy Square Pear Gallery's summer-themed "Water's Edge" show.
This beautifully curated show brings together work by local and regional artists incorporating lots of cool blues and inviting scenes like this one by Sandy Askey-Adams. Other featured artists include Carol Siegel, Joe Milligan, Sandra Severson, Laura Brady, Lini Stevens, Melissa Carroll, Radhika Srinivas, Ann Guidera-Matey, Amy Iversen, Pete Quarracino, Madeleine Kelly, Sandy Askey Adams, Diane Cannon, Robin Sesan, Karen Weber, Barbara Neville, Debra Kurtz, and Donna Porter.
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| Saturday, August 20th |
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Save the date for the return of Rock the Park!
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The Kennett Area Park Authority is pleased to announce the return of Rock the Park to the stage in Anson B. Nixon Park on Saturday, August 20th.
Get your tickets to enjoy this beloved community event featuring music by Ben Arnold, Katie Barbato, and Sug Daniels. With music, food, and beer—including one free beer with advance online ticket purchase—Rock the Park 2022 promises to be a great evening supporting a great cause!
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Did you know that you can bring non-perishable donations to help stock the Food Cupboard to the KSQ Farmers Market at The Creamery any Friday between 3pm and 6pm? Kennett Area Community Service has seen a 30% increase in need from last year, and they feed 1,500 neighbors per month.
Your donations are urgently needed and much appreciated. Click here for more information and to see the full list of items needed.
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If you haven't already purchased your tickets to celebrate the silver anniversary of the Kennett Brewfest with us, you can do so here. It promises to be a fantastic festival and all proceeds benefit the work of Kennett Collaborative. We greatly appreciate your continued support!
Thank you for reading and for continuing to support our community and local small businesses throughout the summer months.
We wish you a happy (and cooler!) week "Around the Square"!
Bo Wright, Executive Director
Kelli Prater, Community Engagement Manager
Tara Smith, Writer and Special Projects Manager
Kennett Collaborative makes Kennett thrive. We intentionally create
programs and events that help Kennett become a more beautiful and
welcoming community where all can belong and prosper.
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