SMALL TOWN FRIENDLY . . . IN THE HEART OF THE BRANDYWINE VALLEY
HISTORIC KENNETT SQUARE, PENNSYLVANIA
   

Calendar of Events: 2010


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January 8: Kennett Flash presents
Kruno Spisic Gypsy Jazz Trio
A native of Croatia, Kruno Spisic creates a new branch of gypsy jazz by fusing Eastern European folk traditions with Django swing.
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $15, Day of Show $18
January 9: Kennett Flash presents
Blue Roots
The members of Blue Roots have been playing traditional bluegrass for an average of 20 years.  They also have a vast repertoire of contemporary material; as well as mixing country, folk, and rock material into their unique musical blend. Opener: Transistor Rodeo.
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15
January 10: Kennett Flash Presents
Open Mic Night - Every Sunday Night
Hosted by Butch Zito. Come in and show off you stuff! All levels of singers, songwriters and musicians, plus comics and poets. Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Day of Show $4
January 11: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out. Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5
January 15: Kennett Flash presents
Zack DuPont
Newark, DE native and current resident of Burlington, VT, Zack DuPont is a guitar-slinger by trade, that has long earned his bread (with Japhy Ryder, W.E.S.T., and Hollywood Farm) in exchange for sweaty jazz licks and north-country soul. His solo show shows his talents as a singer/songwriter reminiscent of Paul Simon. Opener: Christie Lenee.
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15
January 16: Kennett Flash presents
Runa
Drawing on the diverse musical backgrounds of its band members, Runa brings a contemporary and refreshing experience to traditional and more recently composed Celtic material. Through their repertoire of both highly energetic and graceful acoustic melodies, along with their fusion of music from Ireland, Scotland, Shetland Islands, Canada, and the United States, this vocal and instrumental ensemble give their traditional songs and tunes a fresh sound. Opener: Christie Lenee.
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15
January 17: Kennett Flash Presents
Open Mic Night - Every Sunday Night
Hosted by Butch Zito. Come in and show off you stuff! All levels of singers, songwriters and musicians, plus comics and poets. Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Day of Show $4
January 18: Playback for Change presents
CommUNITY the vision and its struggles
Playback for Change presents CommUNITY the vision and its struggles on Jan. 18 at 10:30 a.m., right after the MLK CommUNITY Breakfast.  The presentation will be held at the Kennett Flash, is free and sponsored by the MLK CommUNITY Advocates, addressing racial injustice. For more information call 610-444-6333 or email jessiecocks@verizon.net 
January 18: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out. Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5
January 19: Kennett Flash presents
David Berkeley
There is a profound depth in David Berkeley's songs, a refreshing honesty, and an unaffected delivery which make him one of the most talented singer/songwriters today. The New York Times' Jon Pareles praised Berkeley's "lustrous, melancholy voice." He heard "shades of Tim Buckley and Nick Drake" in David's music, a comparison also made by Rollingstone.com
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $15, Day of Show $17
January 23: Kennett Flash presents
Lili Añel & John Conahan
Singer/Songwriter Show Lili Añel's songs captivate her audience. John Conahan is a piano-based singer songwriter.
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $15, Day of Show $17
January 24: Kennett Flash Presents
Open Mic Night - Every Sunday Night
Hosted by Butch Zito. Come in and show off you stuff! All levels of singers, songwriters and musicians, plus comics and poets. Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Day of Show $4
January 25: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out. Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5
January 28: Movie Series at the Kennett Flash
Julie and Julia
Julia Child and Julie Powell - both of whom wrote memoirs - find their lives intertwined. Though separated by time and space, both women are at loose ends... until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible.   Tickets are $5 and popcorn is free.
January 29: Kennett Flash presents
Chris Bruni
Chris Bruni has an accessible nature that carries with him in his music and his personal manner. This Pop/Folk/Soul performer somehow finds a way to create a blend of simple song approach with a one of a kind soulful tone that calls to mind artists like Martin Sexton, Stevie Wonder, and David Gray.His story telling and unique vocal talents shine through on a level that is hard not to be impressed with.
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $15, Day of Show $17
While at the Chris Bruni show celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the Kennett Flash.  Cake and champagne will be served during intermission.
January 30: Kennett Flash presents
Billy Kelly and the Blah Blah Blahs
Children's Show Smart, funny pop-rock-&-roll for the smart, funny pop-rock-&-roll kids! Billy Kelly's songs are fun for the whole family - people will dance, fun will be had and hilarity will ensue! His latest release is "Welcome to the Happy Club": "A super set of indie rock songs for kids... Breezy, slyly humorous tunes... Super duper children's music debut!" - Warren Truitt, Kids Music That Rocks. Opener: Scrapple Creek Runners
Doors open at 3:00PM Show starts at 3:30PM. Advance Price $6, Day of Show $8
January 30: Kennett Flash presents
Earl Pickens & Family: The Joshua Tree
Americana Show Earl Pickens and Family reinterpret a classic U2 album in an alt-country style. Enjoy a live version of their interpretation of U2's classic album, and rediscover the music all over again! "Stripped of The Edge's in-your-face guitar effects and Bono's dramatic wail, Pickens's version allows U2's rootsy influences to surface and blossom." - Helen Leicht, WXPN Philadelphia
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15
January 31: Kennett Flash Presents
Open Mic Night - Every Sunday Night
Hosted by Butch Zito. Come in and show off you stuff! All levels of singers, songwriters and musicians, plus comics and poets. Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Day of Show $4

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February 1: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out.  Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5
February 5: Winter Art Stroll from 6-9 p.m
We know its cold outside but it is warm and toasty warm inside our shops and restaurants. Stop by for chocolate, wine and that perfect gift for your Valentine.

February 5: Kennett Flash Presents
Patty Larkin
Singer/Songwriter Show Musical troubadour Patty Larkin has been redefining the boundaries of folk-urban pop music for more than 20 years with her inventive guitar wizardry and uncompromising vocals and lyrics.
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $22, Day of Show $25
February 6: Kennett Flash Presents
Slo-Mo
Hip Hop Rock Pop This high energy rappin' and rockin' 8 pc. band will get your booty movin all night long. Strong rythyms, melodies and a distinctive steel guitar sound that sets this band apart.  TOP 75 FOR 2007 WXPN BEST SONG OF THE YEAR. Opener: Portrait of An Artist
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $15, Day of Show $18
February 8: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out.  Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5
February 12: Kennett Flash Presents
Rod Kim, Ian Walsh & Kevin Masch
Singer/Songwriter Show Join this trio of talented singer songwriters for a celebration of Valentine's Day for the broken-hearted! Lonely hearts and lovers of well written songs and emerging artists are encouraged to attend!
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $10, Day of Show $12
February 13: Kennett Flash Presents
Minas
Valentine's Day Jazz Show Treat your loved one to some Latin sounds with a touch of romance for your Valentine's day celebrations. Minas, a husband and wife duo, have been composing music together for over thirty years and have perfected the sounds of the Brazilian Bossa Nova tradition.
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $20, Day of Show $22
Valentine Day Weekend happenings downtown
Portabello's Italian Restaurant and Flickerwood Wine Cellars Tasting Room are offering a Valentine's Day Food and Wine Tasting. It will be held on February 14th with two seatings, one at 4pm and one at 7pm. It will be a four-course meal paired with five award winning Pennsylvania wines from Flickerwood Wine Cellars. The price is $79.00 plus tax and gratuity per person. Reservations can be made by calling Portabellos at 610-925-4984. While you are there, you can expect a couple other surprises!

A Wine and Chocolate pairing is being offered at Flickerwood Wine Cellars Tasting Room on Saturday, February 13th. The cost is $12.00 per person. This includes six wines paired with six chocolate treats. You must call and make reservations with payment prior to the event at 610-444-8341.

The Great Harvest Bread Company, The Produce Place and Flickerwood Wine Cellars Tasting Room are offering a Valentine's Day Gift Basket for $47.00. It includes; a bottle of wine, chocolate bread and chocolate covered strawberries. Order your basket at all three businesses.

While deciding what to do or what to get that special person, keep in mind the

February 14: Kennett Flash Presents
Open Mic Night - Every Sunday Night
Hosted by Butch Zito. Come in and show off you stuff! All levels of singers, songwriters and musicians, plus comics and poets. Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Day of Show $4
February 15: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out.  Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5
February 18: Kennett Flash Presents
Once
How often do you find the right person? In this charming contemporary musical helmed by John Carney, a street musician (Glen Hansard) in Dublin, Ireland, strikes up a friendship with a migrant street hawker (Markéta Irglová), and the duo ends up composing and recording a series of songs over the course of a week. The tunes mirror their burgeoning romance and help the young busker release his musical passions. The actors wrote the tunes they perform, winning an Oscar for their efforts.
Show starts at 7:30PM. Tickets $5 at the door.
February 19: Kennett Flash Presents
Zydeco-a-go-go
Zydeco/Dancing Show "Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!" or "Let The Good Times Roll!" with Zydeco-a-Go-Go,  the Mid-Atlantic's #1 Zydeco Band. Creole Zydeco and Cajun 2-steps combine with funky New Orleans rhythm & blues and vintage Louisiana Rock & Roll into a spicy gumbo of irresistible dance music - you know it's gonna be a wild & swingin' bayou boogaloo Mardi Gras Dance Party!
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15
February 20: Kennett Flash Presents
The Angel Band
Americana Show The difficult to pigeonhole sound that emanates from The Angel Band roams from old time "mountain" music to contemporary rock and roll influenced originals. You'll hear a fusion of folk, roots, blues, country and gospel-tinged throw downs. Any way you slice it this band catches hold of you and won't let go
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $20, Day of Show $23
February 21: Kennett Flash Presents
Open Mic Night - Every Sunday Night
Hosted by Butch Zito. Come in and show off you stuff! All levels of singers, songwriters and musicians, plus comics and poets. Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Day of Show $4
February 22: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out.  Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5
February 25: Kennett Flash Presents
Michael McDermott
Singer/Songwriter Show Michael McDermott is rightfully considered to be one of the most prolific songwriters of his generation with an immense catalog of cinematic and beautiful songs that showcase one of the best voices in rock music today.
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $20, Day of Show $23
February 26: Kennett Flash Presents
The Rose Project
Acoustic Rock Show United in 2008 in Kennett Square, Bill Rose and Dick Van Scoter have come together to define the honest sound of "Rose Project," which blends acoustic folk, introspective lyrics, and passion for truth. Proceeds from the show will benefit The Garage Youth Center where the band began. Opener: General Turncoat
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15
February 27: Kennett Flash Presents
IKE Unplugged & Matt Duke
Acoustic Rock Show IKE has been a consistent presence in the mid-Atlantic music scene since releasing their first album, Parallel Universe, in 2003, enjoying unheard of radio play for an unsigned band. Join them for a special acoustic performance of their pop/rock tunes.

Matt Duke incorporates pop, folk, jazz and rock into his repertoire. His stadium-ready voice may have mass appeal, but for now you are more likely to see him in a coffeehouse setting, following in the footsteps of some of his heroes, such as Ani DiFranco and Conor Oberst.  
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $11, Day of Show $14

February 28: Kennett Flash Presents
Open Mic Night - Every Sunday Night
Hosted by Butch Zito. Come in and show off you stuff! All levels of singers, songwriters and musicians, plus comics and poets. Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Day of Show $4

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March 1: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out.  Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5
Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.
March 5: Kennett Flash Presents
John Lilley
One of Philadelphia's most popular and well-known guitarists (Robert Hazard, the Hooters), John Lilley steps out with his own band to perform songs from his first solo CD, Lucky Kinda Guy, including "Second Chance," one of WXPN'S Top 100 Songs of 2009.  "Pensive, playful and smartly executed roots-rocking music" (Philadelphia Daily News). Lucky Kinda Guy showcases John's his finely-tuned rock sensibilities and skills as a multi-instrumentalist. Doors open at 7:00PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $15, Day of Show $18
Mutlu's music is a cool blend of soul, reggae and hip hop. His first EMI/Manhattan album, Livin' It was produced by T-Bone Wolk (music director for Hall & Oates). The album featured duets with Daryl Hall, Amos Lee, G. Love and R&B star Raheem DeVaughn. He toured extensively promoting Livin' It. Along with solo club dates, he was the opening act for Joe Jackson, Amos Lee, and Daryl Hall & John Oates. Mutlu is currently working on a new ep, playing guitar and singing harmonies as a sideman in Amos Lee's touring band, plus working on a project with Rob Hyman. Doors open at 7:00PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $17, Day of Show $20
March 7: Kennett Flash Presents
Open Mic Night - Every Sunday Night
Hosted by Butch Zito. Come in and show off you stuff! All levels of singers, songwriters and musicians, plus comics and poets. Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Day of Show $4
March 8: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out.  Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5
March 12: Kennett Flash Presents
Tom Curtis Jr.
Acoustic Rock Show - Influenced by the likes of Coldplay, The Fray and Damien Rice, Delaware County native Tom Curtis, Jr. will be backed by his full band for this special performance. Doors open at 7:00PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15
March 13: Kennett Flash Presents
BENEFIT SHOW
Down to Earth -- Mugs and Music show Enjoy sampling Victory beers using handmade mugs available for purchase, and listening to live local music, from Hezekiah Jones, Chris Kasper, The Spinning Leaves and more!  A portion of the proceeds will benefit Chester County Buy Fresh Buy Local and the Chester County Food Bank. Doors open at 7:00PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $20, Day of Show $23
March 14: Kennett Flash Presents
Open Mic Night - Every Sunday Night
Hosted by Butch Zito. Come in and show off you stuff! All levels of singers, songwriters and musicians, plus comics and poets. Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Day of Show $4
March 15: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out.  Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5
March 19: Kennett Flash Presents
Jeffrey Gaines
Singer/Songwriter Show - Singer/Songwriter Jeffrey Gaines returns to the Flash bringing his unique voice and thoughtful melodies to the stage! Doors open at 7:00PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $20, Day of Show $23
March 20: Kennett Flash Presents
James Maddock
Singer/Songwriter Show - This WXPN favorite and former lead singer of Wood is back with a critically acclaimed album of timeless acoustic-pop classics. Doors open at 7:00PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $14, Day of Show $16
March 21: Kennett Flash Presents
Open Mic Night - Every Sunday Night
Hosted by Butch Zito. Come in and show off you stuff! All levels of singers, songwriters and musicians, plus comics and poets. Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Day of Show $4
March 22: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out.  Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5
March 25: Kennett Flash Presents
The Invention of Lying
In a world where no one fibs, fiction doesn't exist and people take each other at their literal word, unsuccessful screenwriter Mark (Ricky Gervais) gains fame and fortune -- and maybe the girl of his dreams (Jennifer Garner) -- by saying things that aren't true. Gervais co-writes and co-directs this original comedy that co-stars Rob Lowe. Look for cameos by Tina Fey, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K. and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
Show starts at 7:30PM. Tickets $5 at the door.
March 26: Kennett Flash Presents
Johnny A
Guitar Rock Show Johnny A. is widely regarded as one of America's finest contemporary guitarists. Gibson thinks so - their Custom Shop designed a Signature Edition guitar per his specific requests which, when it was marketed in 2003, placed him in an exclusive club that included legends like B.B. King, Wes Montgomery, Chet Atkins, Joe Perry, Pat Martino and Les Paul himself. The public thinks so too - Johnny A.'s latest works have sold many thousands of copies as well as being his personal best. 
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $27, Day of Show $30
March 27: Kennett Flash Presents
Dan Orlando
Piano Pop Show West Grove native Dan Orlando brings his pop rock songs back to the Kennett Flash by popular demand!  Support: Joe Campbell 
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $15, Day of Show $18
March 28: Kennett Flash Presents
Steve Forbert
Singer/Songwriter Show In the past quarter-century, the Mississippi-bred, Nashville-based singer/songwriter has built a body of work that's won him a reputation for clear-eyed  insight and plainspoken eloquence. In the process, he's evolved from the young troubadour of his early classics Alive On Arrival and Jackrabbit Slim to the  mature, bittersweet outlook of his more recent work, which surveys darker territory  with hard-won empathy and deeply-ingrained rock 'n' roll soul . 
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $25, Day of Show $28
March 29: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out.  Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5

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Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.
April 4: Kennett Flash Presents
Open Mic Night - Every Sunday Night
Hosted by Butch Zito. Come in and show off you stuff! All levels of singers, songwriters and musicians, plus comics and poets. Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Day of Show $4
April 5: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out.  Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5
April 9: Kennett Flash Presents
The Kennedys
Americana Show Whatever the scenario, The Kennedys use their full palette of vocal and instrumental colors to bring their songs to glowing life. Maura's lead vocals range from comforting to yearning, from girlish to womanly, from exuberant to delicate, sometimes bolstered by her own sweet harmonies and those of Pete and several guests. As usual, multi-instrumentalist Pete provides a vibrant tapestry of chiming, jangling and twanging guitars, as well as mandolin, keyboards, bass and drums, interwoven with Maura's sturdy acoustic rhythm guitar, harmonica and glockenspiel. 
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $17, Day of Show $20
April 11: Kennett Flash Presents
Open Mic Night - Every Sunday Night
Hosted by Butch Zito. Come in and show off you stuff! All levels of singers, songwriters and musicians, plus comics and poets. Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Day of Show $4
April 12: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out.  Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5
April 18: Kennett Flash Presents
Open Mic Night - Every Sunday Night
Hosted by Butch Zito. Come in and show off you stuff! All levels of singers, songwriters and musicians, plus comics and poets. Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Day of Show $4
April 19: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out.  Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5
April 24: Kennett Flash Presents
KIP'N'CO
Folk Acoustic Show Based in Burlington, Vermont, Kip'n'Co showcases all original music and new rhythms to a few well-kmown covers. No 2 shows are alike given the amount of material, changes in tempo and guest musicians who enjoy dropping by.   
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15
April 25: Kennett Flash Presents
Open Mic Night - Every Sunday Night
Hosted by Butch Zito. Come in and show off you stuff! All levels of singers, songwriters and musicians, plus comics and poets. Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Day of Show $4
April 26: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out.  Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5

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May 1: Kennett Flash Presents
The Dukes of Destiny are Back with another Dukes Dance Party
This fusion of soul, funk, jazz and blues will instrumentally put you in the musical pocket. Adding the great vocals of Josh komorwoski and you're in store for a great night of high energy music. This ain't no singer/songwriter night !!!! 
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15
May 2: Kennett Flash Presents
Open Mic Night - Every Sunday Night
Hosted by Butch Zito. Come in and show off you stuff! All levels of singers, songwriters and musicians, plus comics and poets. Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Day of Show $4
May 3: Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
Celebration of Mexican culture from noon to 5 p.m. Includes authentic Mexican food, music, entertainment and children's activities.
May 3: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out.  Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5
Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.
May 7: Kennett Flash Presents
The Melton Brothers
Local Favorites Return! The Melton Brothers perform a blend groove, swing, R&B, country, blues and roots rock, delivering their own songs and stunning interpretations with rhythms and harmonies so tight these guys seem like one soul. 
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15
May 8: Spring Plant Sale
Annuals, hanging baskets, herbs and planting demonstrations are just some of the fun things planned for the annual plant sale. Sale begins at 8 a.m.
May 8: Kennett Flash Presents
Red Molly
Americana Show Red Molly return to the Kennett Flash stage! Red Molly consistently brings concert-goers to their feet with stunning three-part harmonies, crisp musicianship and a warm, engaging stage presence. They have earned a devoted and ever-widening fan base, and have begun to tour nationally. Laurie MacAllister, Abbie Gardner and Carolann Solebello have a lot of fun on stage, and it's contagious. 
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $15, Day of Show $18
May 9: Kennett Flash Presents
Laura Doherty
OutWithTheKids.com presents: Laura Doherty Laura Doherty acoustically rocks your kid's world with her breezy folk-pop tunes for the whole family! The Chicago-based children's artist delivers a highly interactive show that includes songs about living in the city, and more, as seen through a child's eyes. 
Doors open at 2:30PM Show starts at 3:00PM. Advance Price $8, Day of Show $10
May 9: Kennett Flash Presents
Open Mic Night - Every Sunday Night
Hosted by Butch Zito. Come in and show off you stuff! All levels of singers, songwriters and musicians, plus comics and poets. Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Day of Show $4
May 10: Kennett Flash Presents
Blue Monday Jam
WE HAVE THE AMPS - DRUMS - KEYS...YOU BRING YOUR AXE AND PLAY. If you love to play the blues or just listen this will be your night out.  Bands To freelance musicians all invited. COME AND NETWORK !!!!!!! BYOB POLICY IN EFFECT FOR EVERYONE. Doors open at 7:00PM. Sign-up 7:30PM. Show starts at 8:00PM. Players $3, Non-Players $5
The outdoor Farmer's Market opens in downtown Kennett Square. Stop by for your fresh fruits, vegetables, artisan breads and home-baked goodies. The market runs through October.
May 15: Kennett Flash Presents
Chris Thomas King
ROCK IN A HARD PLACE TOUR 2010 From Electric Soul to New Orleans R & B and Hip Hop, Chris Thomas King has been an innovator of the blues since his debut album. Entertainment Weekly voted him one of the "Entertainers Of The Year" and Time Magazine says, "His songs boast a crunching blues beat, brash guitars, and howling harmonica solos."  King is a true innovator.  
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15
The race starts in the downtown and finishes lakeside in Anson B. Nixon Park. Events for everyone and for all age groups including a 1-mile Fun Walk. Details at  www.kennettrun.net
May 21: Kennett Flash Presents
Jonathan Edwards
Singer/Songwriter Show Jonathan Edwards remains a vital and relevant artist in today's folk and Americana scenes. Four decades into a stellar career of uncompromising musical integrity, the man simply delivers, night after night - songs of passion, songs of insight, songs of humor, all rendered in that pure and powerful tenor which, like fine wine, has only grown sweeter with age 
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $32, Day of Show $35
Kennett Square's largest parade, the traditional Memorial Day Parade will kick off at 10 a.m. at the parking lot at the corner of Cypress Street and Mill Road. The parade will honor local veterans. Included in the parade are antique military vehicles and convertibles, bag pipers, fife and drums, Civil War and Revolutionary War Re-enactors, color guard groups, high school bands, little league teams and much more. The parade will march up Cypress Street to Broad Street, to State Street, to Union Street and end in the Union Hill Cemetery with a ceremony for the war veterans.

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Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.
June 11: Kennett Flash Presents
Beaucoup Blue
Americana Show Beaucoup Blue is the Philadelphia based Father and Son duo of David and Adrian Mowry. Bridging many gaps in American music, their soulful traditional and contemporary styles mesh into an innovative and authentic sound.  
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $17, Day of Show $20

June 18: Kennett Flash Presents
Nik Everett
Singer/Songwriter Show  This Delaware based musician, composer and performer has been lighting up stages since forming his first junior high school band. Experience was his best teacher so his unique mixture of energy and excitement with finesse and style that comes with musical maturity is evident from the first note of his new release, "SUMMER'S GONE".  
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $15, Day of Show $18

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Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.
July 9: Kennett Flash Presents
Jenny & Tyler
Acoustic Pop Show Jazz inspired folk-pop duo from Nashville, TN, Jenny & Tyler began writing music together five years ago when they met at the University of Delaware.  They combine their jazz and bluegrass backgrounds to create a new sound one fan dubbed, "soulgrass".  Jenny & Tyler desire for their lyrics to both stir the heart and cause listeners to examine the world around them.  Their music is part social commentary, part personal testimony, part warm and fuzzy.  
Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15

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Join the fun in downtown Kennett Square when the Kennett Amateur Theatrical Society (KATS Inc.) presents a murder mystery where visitors will participate to solve the who dunnit. Families are invited to participate. The stroll begins at 6 p.m.

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Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.
September 11 & 12: Mushroom Festival
The 24rd Annual Mushroom Festival is a fun packed, two-day event in the heart of mushroom country. The Mushroom Festival offers events, food, and entertainment on the streets of downtown Kennett Square. Call 1-888-440-9920 or 610-925-9920.

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Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.
This year over 45 microbrewers will gather in Kennett Square for the 13th Annual Kennett Square Microbrew Festival. Along with the great-tasting beer there will be outstanding jazz/fusion music provided by The Carl Filipiak Group from Baltimore and local favorites, Sin City Band. Tickets required. www.kennettbrewfest.com
October 27: Halloween Parade
Come on out in your costume for the downtown parade and trick-or-treating.

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Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.
Holiday parade and shops will open their doors to visitors and shoppers for this traditional event. Mr. & Mrs. Claus will arrive and light the town Christmas tree.

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Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.
December 5, 12, 19, & 26: Horse-drawn Carriage Rides
$5 per person. Available from noon to 3 p.m.
Historic homes in the borough will be all decked out for the holidays and open for visitors.  Tickets are required. Call 610-444-8188.
For more information on these and other events call 610-444-8188.