Category: Of interest to Friends

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The Underground Railroad in Kennett Square

Kennett Square, PA is known as the mushroom capital of the world, but less known is the history it has as an important part of the Underground Railroad. The small, diverse community attracted Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman and a long list of notable abolitionists. Experience the people, places and events that have made Kennett Square “A hotbed of abolitionism.”

Movers & Makers introduces you to fascinating people and interesting places in the greater Philadelphia region. Explore our unique and vibrant local arts scene and get to know creators making an impact on our community.

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Agrarian Community, Nottingham Lots Photographic Exhibit

The Agrarian Community, Nottingham Lots Exhibit at the Cecil County Arts Council features a showcase of photography works by photojournalist Adam Jacono. This is a collaboration exhibit involving the Cecil County Arts Council, Historical Society of Cecil County, and Cecil Land Trust. Jacono has taken photographs of farmers from the Nottingham Lots where their families have farmed for hundreds of years right here in Cecil County. There will be about 10 farmers featured in the front gallery with a story about each of their farms accompanying their photograph. For more information about the Nottingham Lots please CLICK HERE.

This exhibit is a companion to the main “Art Responds” Art Exhibit, and the “Current Events” Open Show which will also be on display.

The Opening Reception is on March 4, 2022 from 5-8pm at the Cecil County Arts Council. There will be live music and refreshments. All are welcome!

Art on View: March 4–29

‘Agrarian Community, Nottingham Lots’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/4736822613106119/

‘Arts Responds’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/467871564936405′

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Americana Classics

An Evening of Music by

Americana Classics

With Special Guest Appearances

July 17, 2021

6:30 pm

Oxford Friends Meeting
260 S. Third St.,
Oxford, PA

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Upcoming Concerts

Friends may be interested in some of these upcoming concerts of the Lincoln University Concert Choir.

“Wailing Woman” by William Grant Still

When: Sunday, February 17, 2019 3:00pm

Director, David McConnell
The Vox Philia Chamber Choir and Berks Sinfonietta

International Cultural Center, Lincoln University

Tuesday, February 19, 11:30 a.m., Exelon Generation Co. LLC Black History Month Celebration, 300 Exelon Way, Kennett Square, PA 19348

Thursday, February 21, 6:30 – 7:15 p.m., “Celebrate African American History Month with traditional musical selections performed by members of the Lincoln University Concert Choir”, Cecil County Public Library – Rising Sun Branch Library, 100 Colonial Way, Rising Sun, MD 21911.

Saturday, February 23, 6 p.m., 2nd Annual Benefit Alumni Awards Celebration, Joseph P. Kennedy Center – 34th W 134th St., New York, NY. Dr. Brenda A. Allen is the keynote speaker.

Sunday, February 24, 4:30 p.m., HBCU Choral Festival at Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA.  Public may attend – $10.00 per person.

Sunday, March 10, 3 p.m., Singing City, Lincoln University Concert Choir & Opera Philadelphia’s T-Voce Present “Children’s March” Andrew Bleckner , International Cultural Center, 1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA 19352.

Opera Workshop: “A Chorus Line” by Hamlisch & Kleben 
Thursday, April 4, 2019 at 7:00pm
Friday, April 5, 2019 at 7:00pm
Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 7:00pm
Sunday, April 7, 2019 at 3:00pm
International Cultural Center, 1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA 19352.

Tuesday, April 16, 7 p.m., Spring Combined Vocal & Instrumental Concert, International Cultural Center, 1570 Baltimore Pike, Lincoln University, PA 19352.

Friday, April 26, 7 p.m., Holiness U. S. A. Youth Conference, Crown Plaza Hotel, 630 Naamans Rd, Claymont, DE 19703

Saturday, April 27, 2 p.m., Memorial Service for the Runaway Slaves protected by the Providence Quaker Meeting – 105 N Providence Rd, Media, PA 19063.