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

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

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

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

March 5: First Friday Art Stroll 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

March 6: Kennett Flash Presents Mutlu 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 6:00PM Show starts at 7:00PM. 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

April 2: First Friday Art Stroll Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.

April 2: Kennett Flash presents Blues Mercenaries Blues Show The Blues Mercenaries were formed in 2001. They started with various players Craig had played with at different jams over the years. Although the band now has a steady "A" Team of players, as is so common with local blues, the mercenary nature of the players prevails and the group has an extraordinary list of hired guns. Craig Tillman was introduced to the Blues in 1965 by Todd Rudgren (who went on to produce Paul Butterfield and James Cotton). Craig Tillman - Vocal and Harmonica, Greg Taylor - Bass and Vocal, Kenny Brooks - Drums, Don Evans - Guitar and Vocal  Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $10, Day of Show $13

April 3: Kennett Flash Presents The Sermon SOUL- FUNK- JAZZ THE SERMON with JOSH KOMORWOSKI - This fusion of soul, funk, jazz and blues will instrumentally put you in the musical pocket. Adding the great vocals of Josh komorwoski and your 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

April 4: Kennett Flash Presents Closed for Easter

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 10: Kennett Flash Presents US Rails Americana Show US Rails is a collective of songwriters, singers and musicians who met originally in the Philadelphia area but have since scattered all over the map to France, Germany and Austin, TX. Most of the members of US Rails were originally 3/4 of the Philadelphia group 4 Way Street. Scott Bricklin, Ben Arnold, Joseph Parsons and drummer Matt Muir are now carrying on the tradition with the addition of their good friend and slide guitar master Tom Gillam. Ben Arnold will perform a solo set before the show.  Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $15, Day of Show $18

April 10: Semi Annual Pancake Breakfast The Kennett Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons located at 121 Center St., Kennett Square, PA 19348 is holding their Semi Annual Pancake Breakfast on April 10th, 2010 between 7:00 am and 1:00pm. The pancake breakfast tickets are for sale at the door for $6 for all you can eat pancakes and sausage. This is a fantastic and fun family event and an enjoyable time for all. Please come out and support the Kennett Masonic Lodge for this all important fund raising event. The Kennett Lodge Masons have been active in the community for over 100 years and with their dedication and your support they will continue to be part of the vital and historic traditions of beautiful Kennett Square for many more years to come.

April 11: Kennett Flash Presents Amadeus FILM SCREENING Gripping human drama. Sumptuous period epic. Glorious celebration of the music of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. This marvelous winner of eight Academy Awards portrays the rivalry between the genius Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Tom Hulce) and the jealous court composer Antonio Salieri (F. Murray Abraham) who may have ruined Mozart's career and shortened his life. Doors open at 1:30PM Show starts at 2:00PM. Day of Show $5

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: Hadley Memorial Fund Presents Red, White and Blue "Spirituality": Trends in American Religion 8 p.m., Unionville High School America is a nation full of religious people who practice their faiths with energy and abandon. Many people, however, have detected seismic shifts in the spiritual and religious appetites of the American public and not a few are concerned about it. Using the latest research, Jill Carroll, Ph.D. explains five major trends in American religion that get to the heart of the current American religious experience. You will come away with a greater understanding and appreciation for the long standing spiritual traditions in this country and the political structures that keep them alive. For more information, click here.

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 16: Kennett Flash Presents Slo-Mo Hip Hop Pop RockThis 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   Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $15, Day of Show $18

April 17: YMCA of the Brandywine Valley Presents Healthy Kids Day 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., South Broad Street Join in the fun for Healthy Kids Day in downtown Kennett Square on South Broad Street, between Cypress and Mulberry Streets. Festivities include Health & Wellness Fair, Passport Scavenger Hunt, healthy snacks, fitness demonstrations, give-a-ways, and much more!

April 18: Hadley Memorial Fund Presents Melomani Concert 3 p.m., Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church Melomanie presents provocative pairings of early and contemporary works in innovative chamber music collaborations with guest performers and composers. Melomanies early music programming brings to audiences Baroque, Renaissance, and early Classical music performed on period instruments. This concert is sponsored by the Hadley Memorial Fund and the Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church. For more information, click here.

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 Symphony of Chester County Presents Meet the Music: Mozart Requiem Two show times: 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., Westminster Presbyterian Church Experience Mozart's last great work, composed in the final weeks of his life in 1791, in this visually stunning and acoustically spectacular sanctuary, joined by outstanding soloists and the renowned Chancel Choir. Enjoy a discussion of the powerful music by Maestra Green followed by a full performance of this masterpiece. For more information, visit: kennettsymphony.org

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 24: The Crime Victims' Center of Chester County, Inc. Presents 15th Annual Chester County Race Against Violence Take a STAND against crime and violence. Participate in the 15th Annual Chester County Race Against Violence Saturday, April 24. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. at The Crime Victims Center of Chester County (CVC), 236 West Market Street, West Chester. The 5K RUN starts at 9:00 a.m. and the One Mile WALK at 9:05 a.m. The event benefits CVCs services for victims of crime and violence in Chester County. For more details or to pre-register, please call 610-692-1926 or visit www.cvcofcc.org

April 25: Kennett Flash Presents We Kids Rock Children's ShowThis is for the families with young kids who are looking for some fun with music. Bill and his kidz rockin' band are an award winning entertainment troupe of musicians that do shows up and down the east coast to rave reviews and standing ovations from kids and adult alike. The We Kids Rock band features Bill Currier (The Flamin' Caucasians) on guitar and vocals, Mike Mennies (The Daves) on keyboards, Chris Sherlock on drums, Dustin Frohlich (Mad Sweet Pangs) on Bass, Alison Page (Angel Band), and Leslie Carey (The Leslie Carey Band). Doors open at 1:30PM Show starts at 2:00PM. Advance Price $8, Day of Show $10

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

April 30: Kennett Flash Presents John Eddie John Eddie Rocking the House John Eddie finally gives the himself another chance to be heard outside of his loyal fan following with his latest album, "Who the Hell is John Eddie?". This album's blend of singer/songwriter smarts and soul and roots rock muscle and attitude adds up to the man's best recorded work to date. On many of the quieter numbers, Eddie sounds like one of the few songwriters who has been influenced by Bruce Springsteen's post-Born in the U.S.A. work, and "Let Me Down Hard," "Place You Go," and "If You're Here When I Get Back" show he shares Springsteen's knack for catching the telling details of broken hearts searching for solace. But Eddie sounds most comfortable when he's rocking out, and that's what he does most and best. Doors open at 6:00PM Show starts at 7:00PM. Second Show: Doors open at 9:30PM Show starts at 10:00PM. Advance Price $20, Day of Show $23

May 1: 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 1: Anson B. Nixon Park Presents Trout Rodeo Guys and gals of all ages can try their luck at bringing home a trophy fish. Fly tying demonstrations and refreshments available throughout the day. Advance tickets at Bucks Hunting and Dog Training Supplies (610-444-0482). Tickets available at the park on the day of event. PA fishing license required for those over the age of 16. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The trout will be biting early!! Sponsored by Red Clay Valley Association and Kennett Area Park Authority.

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 Arlyn Wolters and John Colgan Davis 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: 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 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: 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

May 7: First Friday Art Stroll Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.

May 6: Kennett Flash Presents Wink Keziah & The Kings of Cowtown Alt/Country Honky TonkWink Keziah is an urban hillbilly. His sound nourished by moonshine, draped in kudzu and road-tested in clubs and barrooms sprawled across the country. On his  second CD, Working Songs for the Drinking Class, Keziah and his band,  serve up a double shot of hooch, a potent blend of country and rock that's as hot as a hill country honky tonk on a scorching summer night. Distilled through years of playing and paying his workingman dues, Keziah is a tour de force of pure outlaw country, with plenty of passion on tap and a frothy head of Southern soul. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $10, Day of Show $13

May 7: Hadley Memorial Fund Presents Hugh Sung Concert 8 p.m., Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church Visual Recital: Music Seen Visions Heard Pianist Hugh Sung has been an active soloist and chamber musician since his debut with The Philadelphia Orchestra at the age of 11. Two years later, he was accepted for studies at the Curtis Institute of Music. In 1993, Sung joined the faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music, and currently serves as its Director of Instrumental Accompaniment and its world-renowned Student Recitals Series. He has performed in major cities throughout the Americas, England, Canada, South Africa, Japan, and Korea and has been presented at some of the world's most prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, and The National Gallery of Art. For more information, click here.

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: The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County presents 2nd Annual 9K/5K Trail Run & Eco-Fest The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County welcomes everyone to the second annual 9K/5K Trail Run and Family Eco-Festival from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Kennett Square. The event is being held at The Land Conservancy's recently acquired 82-acre Stateline Woods Nature Preserve off of Old Kennett Road in scenic southern Chester County. There will be activities for everyone, as the community spends the day celebrating land preservation with live music, food, wine and beer sampling, environmental vendors and workshops, children's' activities, guided hikes, yoga and more. Proceeds go to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County Family Eco-Festival General Admission: $10 for TLC members, $15 for non-members Trail Run/Eco-Festival General Admission: $25

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.  8:00PM show SOLD OUT! SECOND SHOW ADDED: Doors open at 4:00 p.m., Show starts at 5:00 p.m. 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 Ellis Paul Legendary folk singer/songwriter Ellis Paul is a critically-acclaimed singer, songwriter, poet, and troubadour originally hailing from a potato farming family in northern Maine. He is the recipient of thirteen Boston Music Awards, second only to multi-platinum act, Aerosmith. Over the course of fifteen years, Ellis Paul has built a vast catalog of music which weds striking poetic imagery and philosophical introspection with hook-laden melodies. The Boston Globe hailed him as a "songwriter's songwriter," saying "no emerging songwriter in recent memory has been more highly touted and respected by songwriters." USA Today's national feature on Ellis was titled, "Best Bet For Stardom" which has come true after years of non-stop touring. He opened for such notable musicians as Bill Morrissey, Shawn Colvin, and John Gorka early on and quickly progressed to headlining concerts and festivals.  Doors open at 6:00PM Show starts at 7:00PM. Advance Price $22, Day of Show $25

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

May 14: Farmer's Market Opens 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.

Brandywine Polo Presents 2010 Brandywine Polo Season Polo season has arrived! Brandywine Polo begins its 60th season on May 28th and runs 2 matches weekly through September 19th. Friday night Twilight Arena Polo starts at 6:30pm and is only $5 per person. Sunday afternoon polo starts at 3pm and is only $10 per person. Kids 16 and under are always FREE. Pack a picnic and bring your family for a beautiful day in the country watching a fast-paced, exciting game of polo. For more information, visit: www.bpapolo.com.

May 13: Kennett Flash Presents Dan Navarro Acoustic Folk singer/songwriter Dan Navarro is better known as one half of the acoustic duo Lowen & Navarro, who, for the past 20 years, have barnstormed the country on the heels of their 11 albums. L&N still continues to record and tour, though on a diminished schedule since Eric's 2004 diagnosis with ALS, aka Lou Gehrig's Disease. So, for the past three years Dan has been stepping out on his own and playing greater and greater numbers of solo shows all over the country.   Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $15, Day of Show $18

May 14: Kennett Flash Presents John Ford Coley Platinum & Gold Record Recording Artist There are songs you hear in your life that transport you to a certain place and time and you associate those good times wtih the group that made that song famous. Songs like "Nights Are Forever Without You" and "Love is the Answer" have that kind of association along with numerous others that have made John Ford Coley a singing Legend.   Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $15, Day of Show $18

May 15: Hadley Memorial Fund Presents LanChester Chorus 7 p.m., St. Michael Lutheran Church The LanChester Chorus consists of mixed voices from Communities within Lancaster and Chester Counties. They have sung at the White House for five Christmas seasons, the Kennedy Center, and at the State Capitol in Harrisburg. They have sung the National Anthem four times for the Philadelphia Phillies. Their programs are quite varied. For more information, click here.

May 15: Kennett Flash Presents Randy Kaplan OutWithTheKids.com presents: Randy Kaplan Randy Kaplan -- a singer-songwriter with seven solo albums, Randy has turned his prodigious talents to children's music with resounding success. His 2nd album, Loquat Rooftop has been named to numerous top ten of 2008 lists, notably, NPR's. With his storyteller's flair, his accomplished folk guitar, and his light-hearted tone, Randy Kaplan's two charming albums for children overflow with charm, musicality, and kid appeal.   Doors open at 2:30PM Show starts at 3:00PM. Advance Price $8, Day of Show $10

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

May 15: The Kennett Run 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 15: Kennett Marching Band Presents The KMB Yard Sale Doing some spring-cleaning? Have boxes that have been begging to get out of the attic or basement? The Kennett Marching Band can help! The KMB is accepting your items to resell at a yard sale in front of Kennett High School. All money raised will benefit the KHS Marching Band! All items that do not sell will be donated to a local charity.

May 16: Kennett Flash Presents Open Mic Night - Kennett Idol! A special Open Mic Night where local musicians will compete to win an opportunity to perform at the 1st Annual SCCCC Family Fun & Music Festival at Willowdale Steeplechase on Saturday, June 12! Five individuals and/or bands will be selected to perform at the festival and will win a $100 prize. Bring your own instruments. Microphones and sound equipment will be provided. Everyone welcome

May 17: 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

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

May 22: Maysie's Farm presents XPN Welcomes Maysie's Farmfest The Conservation Concert: Local Food, Great Music. Featuring: Andrew "Hellmouth" Gray, Birdie Bush, Bob Beach, Chris Kasper, The Country Devils, The Great Unknown, Hezekiah Jones, Kuf KnOtZ, Lauren Adams, Phil D'Agostino Trio, Ross Bellenoit, Sisters 3, Sharon Little, Spinning Leaves, and The Sweetheart Parade. With special guest Appalachian Uprising. Local food and drink by Maysie's Farm, Kimberton Whole Foods, Why Not Farm, Victory Brewing Company and Saint Peter's Bakery. 12:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m. General admission: $20 in advance, $25 day of show. Children 12 and under enter free.

May 22: Kennett Flash Presents Zack DuPont & Stacked Singer/Songwriter Show 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. This is a special full band show!  Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15

May 23: Kennett Flash Presents Open Mic Night - Kennett Idol! A special Open Mic Night where local musicians will compete to win an opportunity to perform at the 1st Annual SCCCC Family Fun & Music Festival at Willowdale Steeplechase on Saturday, June 12! Five individuals and/or bands will be selected to perform at the festival and will win a $100 prize. Bring your own instruments. Microphones and sound equipment will be provided. Everyone welcome

May 24: 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

May 28: Kennett Flash Presents Blues Great Shemekia Copeland Shemekia has been nominated for a 2010 Blues Music Award in the "Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year" category. For more than a decade, Shemekia Copeland has been paving a road that will inevitably lead to her reign as Queen of the Blues. By some standards - numerous blues awards in the U.S. and elsewhere, a Grammy nomination, a resume that includes work with musical titans like Dr. John and Steve Cropper and film giants like Martin Scorsese and Wim Wenders - she may already be there.  Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $30, Day of Show $35

May 29: Kennett Flash Presents Cabinet Bluegrass/Jam Band Show With a tasty blend of banjo, mandolin, fiddle, upright bass and acoustic guitar, Cabinet has caught the ears of bluegrass admirers, jam band lovers and even fans of the indie scene.  Cabinet's fresh sound is the product of a diverse group of musicians with unique influences and backgrounds.  The band consists of six talented musicians - J.P. Biono (mandolin, vocals), Pappy Biondo (banjo, vocals), Mickey Coviello (acoustic guitar, vocals), Todd Kopec (fiddle, vocals), Dylan Skursky (electric upright bass, vocals), and Jami Novak (drums/percussion).   The band has forged a dedicated fanbase in the Scranton/Wilkes Barre area and is growing steadily across PA & OH and New England. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15

May 31: Memorial Day Parade 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.

June: Kennett Square Farmer's Market The outdoor Farmers Market is held in downtown Kennett Square every Friday, 2 - 6 p.m. Stop by for your fresh fruit, vegetables, artisan breads, and home-baked goods.

Brandywine Polo Presents 2010 Brandywine Polo Season Polo season has arrived! Brandywine Polo begins its 60th season on May 28th and runs 2 matches weekly through September 19th. Friday night Twilight Arena Polo starts at 6:30pm and is only $5 per person. Sunday afternoon polo starts at 3pm and is only $10 per person. Kids 16 and under are always FREE. Pack a picnic and bring your family for a beautiful day in the country watching a fast-paced, exciting game of polo. For more information, visit: www.bpapolo.com.

June 4: First Friday Art Stroll Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.

June 4: Historic Kennett Square Presents Kick Off Event: Meet the Brewer 7-10 p.m., Kennett Flash To kick off Philly Beer Week, Friday night, come to the Kennett Flash and meet Shaun E. Hill from Hill Farmstead Brewery in Vermont. Shaun will bring some of his newest brews to sample and will be available to discuss his brewing journey. Light fare to accompany the beer tasting will be provided by Talula's Table. Music by Chris Kasper and friends. Tickets: $75 includes beer tastings and food pairings.

June 5: Historic Kennett Square Presents Beers on Broad Street 1-5 p.m., S. Broad Street, between State and Cypress Streets. This new event in downtown Kennett Square is a fundraising event for Historic Kennett Square, a non-profit 501 C-3 organization. It will feature hand-crafted beer from local brewers, food from local restaurants and live music by local bands. This event is being held in association with Philly Beer Week. Music by the Steve Liberace Band. Tickets: $50 per person; $10 for designated drivers.

June 5: Kennett Flash Presents Rory Block LEGENDARY ACOUSTIC BLUES ARTIST Rory is probably the greatest living acoustic blues artist on tour today. Along the way, she has won five W.C. Handy Awards (now known simply as Blues Awards) from the Blues Foundation, two for "Best Traditional Blues Female Artist," and three for "Acoustic Blues Album of the Year," the most recent just last year. She's earned a gold record in Holland, and toured from one end of the United States to the other end of Canada, not to mention Poland and Norway and Italy and a half a dozen more European countries.  Everywhere she plays, audiences are touched by the depth of her commitment to her music; Critical plaudits follow the applause: The New York Times put it plainly enough: "Her playing is perfect, her singing otherworldly as she wrestles with ghosts, shadows and legends." And Guitar Extra, a publication that knows what it speaks about, added: "Rory Block has become one of the world's most important preservers of the roots of American music. She has become a national treasure in the form of an uncompromising mature blues artist." Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $25, Day of Show $28

June 6:Kennett Flash Presents Toby Lightman and Aslyn SINGER/SONGWRITER SHOW Toby Lightman released her debut album in March of 2004 and has toured with such notable singer/songwriters as Howie Day, Gavin DeGraw, Josh Kelley, Edwin McCain, and Prince on his Musicology tour. You also might know Toby from her singles, Devils and Angels, Real Love, or from her appearances on Letterman, Conan, Craig Kilborn, the Today Show, and American Dreams. Toby released her second album, Bird on a Wire to good reviews in 2006. Toby then spent 2006 and 2007 on tour with artists like Marc Broussard, Sons of William, Train, Bacon Brothers, Taylor Hicks, Teiture, Carbon Leaf and a trip on the Rock Boat in January 2007.  There's a intimacy to singer-songwriter Aslyn's music.  Her songs reveal the stories behind breakups and betrayals, yet they are buoyant, intoxicated by life and love. They are pure Aslyn. One might say that in the garden of Aslyn, tradition was the seed. Her approach to songwriting crystallized and out poured many of the songs that would form the foundation for her first album. Her infectious hooks and passionate vocals stirred up music industry interest and Aslyn was eventually signed to Capitol Records and toured the country several times. Her first album, Lemon Love, charted on Billboards Top 40 Chart and produced a top 20 radio single. This summer Aslyn will be releasing her highly anticipated independent second album entitled, The Dandelion Session. Doors open at 6:00PM Show starts at 7:00PM. Advance Price $15, Day of Show $18

June 7: 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

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 12: POSTPONED TIL FALL Kennett Flash Presents The Deedle Deedle Dees OutWithTheKids.com Presents: The Deedle Deedle Dees The Deedle Deedle Dees use rock-n-roll, country, hip hop, New Orleans piano music, punk, and folk to teach kids about American history, the natural world, social action, and other cool stuff that they might never have thought about before. The Deedle Deedle Dees are four guys from Brooklyn, raised on Schoolhouse Rock, the Pixies, the Band, the Muppets, the Smiths, and Dr. John who make fun, educational music for kids ages 2-8.  Doors open at 2:30PM Show starts at 3:00PM. Advance Price $8, Day of Show $10

June 12: Kennett Flash Presents Sophie B. Hawkins 2 Great Shows Sophie B. Hawkins emerged in 1992 with a fierce bidding war for her debut album, Tongues&Tails. The Columbia Records release quickly went gold, earned her a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist, and fired a single, "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover", into the Top Five. Another gold album, Whaler, followed two years later along with the single, "As I Lay Me Down" that would chart in Billboard for a record-breaking sixty-seven weeks.   Two Shows. Doors open at 6:00PM Show starts at 7:00PM. Doors open at 9:30PM Show starts at 10:00PM. Advance Price $25, Day of Show $30

June 13: 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

June 14: 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

June 15: Kennett Flash Presents Hugh McDonald & E.B. Hawkins Band featuring Jordyn From Down Under to Your Backyard Hugh McDonald - Hugh has enjoyed a successful career as a singer, guitarist, and violinist, touring Australia and the world with one of Australia's leading bands of the 1980s, Redgum. He currently performs solo or with an acoustic trio. Hugh as a varied repetoire, including originals, classics from the 60s through the 90s, jazz standards, Irish ballads, and Australian folk. Hugh will be performing originals and classic Australian contemporary songs at The Flash. E.B. Hawkins Band featuring Jordyn - Funk meets Bobby Darin! This ensemble blends funk, pop, and old-school R&B. What you can count on is great playing, great singing, and great music. Oh, and Bobby Darin? Yeah, there's some of that, too. Doors open at 6:00PM Show starts at 7:00PM. Advance Price $14, Day of Show $16

June 16: Hadley Memorial Fund Presents Big G And The Cool Cats 7 p.m., Anson B. Nixon Park Big G And The Cool Cats Swing Band, featuring Big George Whittam and vocalist Barbara Kovachs, promise you a great performance. The band covers a wide range of music for all generations from Glenn Miller and Duke Ellington to Earth, Wind And Fire and Brian Setzer. This talented group of musicians performs all over the tri-state area including Sunnybrook, the largest dance hall east of Chicago. The band is full of energy and George says he is determined to get his audience on their feet, dancing in the park. As leader of the band, George likes to share interesting facts with his audience. Come out, bring a guest, bring a chair, and enjoy the show! For more information click here.

June 18: Kennett Flash Presents The Nik Everett Band Rock Show The Nik Everett Band returns to The Flash performing songs from his entire career. Nik has been rockin' audiences with his melodic, hard hitting songs and powerful voice for over 20 years. Come see his latest 5 piece band and get your tickets now, the last two shows were sellouts!!   Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $15, Day of Show $18

June 19: Kennett Flash Presents Charlie Phillips & Fontaine Cooley Acoustic Blues/Jazz Show Fontaine Cooley started as a casual conversation between two old musical friends, grew into the rekindling of their passion for playing music together. Then after a steady diet of once a week one on one meetings for musical experimentation and tea, it morphed into a four piece, cross generational combo of veteran musicians. Listeners agree that Charlie Phillips' songs cannot be categorized into genre. His musical influences - rooted primarily in rock, soul, folk, and blues - have been blended and distilled to create his eclectic style and fresh sound. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15

June 20: 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

June 21: 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

June 23: Anson B. Nixon Park Presents Free Concert Series: The Sermon 7 p.m., The Sermon brings high-energy jazz to the park with light supper available by Floga Bistro

June 25: Kennett Flash Presents Mason Porter + Riverwheel Co-bill BLUEGRASS SHOW From a whisper to a roar Mason Porter will take you by surprise. Combining lush harmonies with hand clapping sing-alongs and the unfiltered emotion of a hungry young rock band, Mason Porter is a force that evokes the spirits of each and every person whose life they touch. Call it folk, rock, bluegrass, blues or country; Mason Porter is all of these. Through creative songwriting and constant experimentation Mason Porter is a group of musicians working together to push the limits of traditional American music. Holding a deep reverence for the roots of bluegrass music, River Wheel turns out a sound that is both honest and innovative. They ride a tide running higher and higher with original material, which they perform with a striking collective exuberance.  Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15

June 26: Kennett Flash Presents Meghan Cary ROCK, POP, AMERICANA Meghan Cary is the teller of many stories, and the most beautiful of them all is her own. The New York City based singer/songwriter has steadily won over the hearts of audiences from NYC to Austin, TX with her thoughtful, introspective musical tapestries, beautifully woven with sentiments of life, love and loss. Cary's music is sometimes sorrowful, often silly, but her compositions, spun in a fresh well-crafted blend of pop, rock, folk and country, are bound by a single thread - they're all undeniably honest.   With "a poetic flair reminiscent of Shawn Colvin and the Indigo Girls" (Billboard Magazine), Cary's well-crafted blend of acoustic rock, pop and Americana tells tales of the city with a country soul.  Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15

June 26: Kennett Symphony: David Kim Plays Tchaikovsky at Longwood Gardens Open Air Theatre at 7:30 PM  A rare treat.  David Kim, Concertmaster of the Philadelphia Orchestra, appears as soloist to perform Tchaikovsky's beloved violin concerto and Beethoven's "Dance "Symphony ( Symphony No. 7 in A)  Truly a cause for celebration.  Tickets admit you to the gardens all day.  Free parking and illuminated fountains after the concert.  For tickets:  Call 610-444-6363 or www.kennettsymphony.org.

June 27: 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

June 28 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

June 30: Anson B. Nixon Park Presents Free Concert Series: Steve Liberace 7 p.m., Rock n' Roll show with light supper available by Great Harvest Bread Company

July: Kennett Square Farmer's Market The outdoor Farmers Market is held in downtown Kennett Square every Friday, 2 - 6 p.m. Stop by for your fresh fruit, vegetables, artisan breads, and home-baked goods. New in 2010, the Kennett Square Farmers Market includes a special first Friday Craft Market in conjunction with Art Stroll.

Brandywine Polo Presents 2010 Brandywine Polo Season Polo season has arrived! Brandywine Polo begins its 60th season on May 28th and runs 2 matches weekly through September 19th. Friday night Twilight Arena Polo starts at 6:30pm and is only $5 per person. Sunday afternoon polo starts at 3pm and is only $10 per person. Kids 16 and under are always FREE. Pack a picnic and bring your family for a beautiful day in the country watching a fast-paced, exciting game of polo. For more information, visit: www.bpapolo.com.

July 1 (rain date July 2): Anson B. Nixon Park Presents Longwood Performing Arts Performance

July 1: Kennett Flash Presents Cliff Hillis + Chester River Runoff Bluegrass & Pop Show A former member of the neo-power pop outfit Starbelly, Cliff Hillis was playing in John Faye's backing band the John Faye Power Trip when he began his own solo career. .Originally from Rehoboth Beach Delaware, Cliff  now resides outside of Philadelphia and has received tri-state honors winning both the East Coast-based "Spark Magazine "Best Singer-Songwriter" and Out & About Magazine "Best Male Songwriter" awards in 2007. Hillis has been raising his profile nationally with song placements in movies -"Enough" (Jennifer Lopez) and "After Sex" (Brooke Shields)- as well as television shows "All My Children, "Party of Five" (DVD box set), "Roswell" and "Jake 2.0". Chester River Runoff plays music that is continuously evolving from their inception in the fall of 2004 when four young musicians from divergent musical backgrounds decided to master the driving bluegrass that they all had loved. Together they have established a country bluegrass sound that echoes in the wide open spaces of the Chesapeake, carrying it to venues and radio airwaves across the region. They have grown from a small-town string band that relied more on humor than prowess, to a dynamic bluegrass band. With a confluence of styles and interests that flow together, they continue to develop a style that is all their own. High energy shows, and their ability to connect with an audience through sincere originals and unique takes on traditional music make a CRR concert a memorable experience.  Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15

July 2: Kennett Flash Presents E.B. Hawkins Band and Friends Music Cabaret BLUEGRASS SHOW The E.B. Hawkins Band, along with special guests, will deliver a night of non-stop music.  From acoustic and Americana to funk and old-school R&B, they've got it covered.  Performers include Darryl Keith, Billy Freeze, Rob Dickenson, Billy Burger, and the E.B. Hawkins Band featuring Stevie "The Pancake" Smith on fretless bass.  Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15

July 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

July 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

July 7: Anson B. Nixon Park Presents Free Concert Series: Rolling Thunder Blues Band 7 p.m., Enjoy this Wednesday blues evening with light supper available by Kennett Inn

July 9: First Friday Art Stroll 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

July 1: Kennett Flash Presents Krista Parrish Trio & Nini & Ben Co-Bill Songwriters Show At a glance Krista Parrish will likely draw you in with her beauty and contagious smile but below the surface is a deeply intellectual, timeless songwriter. She sings with a range and tone that is exceptional, writes clever lyrics that will touch your heart, and plays the strings off a guitar. Nini and Ben have spent years performing all over the U.S., Europe and Australia.  "Spirited high-lonesome folk-blues." - - The Boston Globe   Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15

July 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

July 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

July 12: Brandywine Query Presents Italian Dinner Night 6:30 p.m. Join Brandywine Query, a networking group of adult 35+ singles within the Brandywine Valley area, at Portabello's Restaurant (115 W. State Street) for some authentic Italian cuisine and socializing. Tickets ($45) include hors devours, appetizers, choice of entree, deserts, drinks, and gratuity. Portabello's is a BYOB restaurant; so bring a bottle of wine to share! Buy your tickets at Portabello's, or contact Kris at brandywinequery@hotmail.com

July 14: Anson B. Nixon Park Presents Free Concert Series: Yaretzi 7 p.m., Folkloric dance with light supper available by El Ranchero

July 15: Kennett Borough Historical Commission Presents Town Tours & Village Walks: Historic Kennett Borough Tour our town and learn about the educational, cultural, social and safety organizations that contributed to the betterment of the citizens of Kennett Square. Hear about the evolution of the Kennett area schools into the largest all-consolidated school of its time. See the buildings that housed the volunteer organizations. "Meet" the individuals who gave of their time and talent to improve conditions in the Borough. Don't miss the special discounts being offered for dining and shopping after the tour! 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tour reservations and information: 877-442-2476 (menu selections 106)

July 16: Kennett Square Farmers Market presents Buy Fresh, Buy Local Festival 2-6 p.m. Visit Kennett Square's favorite Farmers Market growers, plus local artisans, children's activities, and live music on this eventful Buy Fresh, Buy Local themed Farmers Market that celebrates everything fresh and local the region has to offer!

July 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

July 17: Kennett Flash Presents The Angel Band Roots mountain music This will be a magical rollercoaster ride  of music, vocals and a blend of energy and passion that will move your heart and soul. Pure fun for everyone who shares in this special evening. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $22, Day of Show $25

July 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

July 21: Anson B. Nixon Park Presents Free Concert Series: Lili Anel 7 p.m., Urban pop at the park with light supper available by Newtons on State

July 23: 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!  This graduate of Avon Grove H. S. is rising fast in the music biz. This will be a mix bag of rock, jazz, R&B and tons of talent.   Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15

July 24: Delaware Nature Society Presents Scales and Skins Presented by the Delaware Nature Society, "Scales and Skins" will be the first annual special children's program in memory of Marge Lotter at the Bayard Taylor Memorial Library, 216 E. State Street, Kennett Square. The program will introduce children to live reptiles and amphibians while they learn what makes these animals unique and what they have in common. There will be two sessions at the library at 10:00 am and 11:00 am as well as a lemonade and cupcake reception. Register at the library or by telephone at (610) 444-2702. This special program honors the memory of Marge Lotter, a long-time member of Bayard Taylor's Special Events Committee. It is funded from contributions made in her name from her many friends and library cohorts to continue her particular interest in children's programming. View the library event calendar here.

July 24: Kennett Flash Presents James Maddock + Laura Tsaggaris Co-bill Back in 1999, James Maddock - then the lead singer of the band Wood - looked like he was on the verge of worldwide fame. The group's debut album, Songs From Stamford Hill, was showcased on popular TV dramas such as Dawson's Creek, while Wood was touring with the likes of Paula Cole and Train. Now, at the end of the next decade, Maddock is back as a solo artist.  Laura Tsaggaris's musical palette includes varied instrumentation, arrangements and genres. Her recently released sophomore disc, "Keep Talking," underscores her creativity, from the rocker "Warning Signs" to the blues-inspired title track. The result is sort of Bonnie Raitt meets Sheryl Crow, with some Cortney Tidwell and Candice Night mixed in.   Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15

July 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

July 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

July 27: Anson B. Nixon Park Presents KAPRB Kids Run

July 28: Anson B. Nixon Park Presents Free Concert Series: Zydeco A-Go-Go 7 p.m., Fun zydeco music with light supper available by Country Butcher

July 30: Kennett Flash Presents Unplugged and Unpublished Songwriters Night The Riverside Jam Every summer since 2000, a growing group of friends have gathered to play music together as part of the Riverside Jam. Each year this jam is hosted in a different city - and this year we're coming to the Brandywine Valley. It's always a magical time and we look forward to sharing it with you. Proceeds from this years shows will be donated to LiveConnections.org.   Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $10, Day of Show $10

July 31: Anson B. Nixon Park Presents Family Fun Fest 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Music, food, games, hayride, and educational activities sponsored by Representative Chris Ross

August: Kennett Square Farmer's Market The outdoor Farmers Market is held in downtown Kennett Square every Friday, 2 - 6 p.m. Stop by for your fresh fruit, vegetables, artisan breads, and home-baked goods. New in 2010, the Kennett Square Farmers Market includes a special first Friday Craft Market in conjunction with Art Stroll.

Brandywine Polo Presents 2010 Brandywine Polo Season Polo season has arrived! Brandywine Polo begins its 60th season on May 28th and runs 2 matches weekly through September 19th. Friday night Twilight Arena Polo starts at 6:30pm and is only $5 per person. Sunday afternoon polo starts at 3pm and is only $10 per person. Kids 16 and under are always FREE. Pack a picnic and bring your family for a beautiful day in the country watching a fast-paced, exciting game of polo. For more information, visit: www.bpapolo.com.

August 1: Kennett Flash Presents Battle of the Open Mics Be part of the hottest music event of the season and show Chester County that Kennett Square is COOL.  Two (2) open mic winners will be selected from Aug 1st, 8th & 15th Kennett Flash Open Mics and will compete against Open Mic winners from Burlap & Bean, Milkboy Coffee and Steel City Coffee House on Wed Aug 25th.  The winner will receive $150, $30 Steel City Card and a mini-tour of performance slots at each of the venues.  The auditions promise to be quite a show.  Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Click for RULES Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. BANDS INVITED (5 members or less)

August 2: 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

August 4: Anson B. Nixon Park Presents Free Concert Series: Chris Bruni 7 p.m., Soulful singer songwriter evening with light supper available by Newton's on State Street

August 6: Murder Mystery Art Stroll 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.

August 6: Kennett Flash Presents The Sermon THE SERMON with JOSH KOMORWOSKI This fusion of soul, funk, jazz and blues will instrumentally put you in the musical pocket. Adding the great vocals of Josh komorwoski and your 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

August 7: Kennett Flash Presents Philly Rhythm Kings The Philly Rhythm Kings combine American roots origins with acoustic swing and jazz in the Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli tradition. The combination of bluegrass, the blues, jazz, western swing and European gypsy swing makes the Philly Rhythm Kings a unique musical experience. The Philly Kings are Wanamaker Lewis on guitar and vocals, Larry Feldman on violin and mandolin and vocals , Adam Rose on guitar and Ron Greenstein on Bass and vocals.  Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15

August 8: Kennett Flash Presents Battle of the Open Mics Be part of the hottest music event of the season and show Chester County that Kennett Square is COOL.  Two (2) open mic winners will be selected from Aug 1st, 8th & 15th Kennett Flash Open Mics and will compete against Open Mic winners from Burlap & Bean, Milkboy Coffee and Steel City Coffee House on Wed Aug 25th.  The winner will receive $150, $30 Steel City Card and a mini-tour of performance slots at each of the venues.  The auditions promise to be quite a show.  Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Click for RULES Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. BANDS INVITED (5 members or less)

August 9: 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

August 12: Kennett Flash Presents Metropolis & Los Festingos Metropolis has been performing in the greater Philadelphia area for the past five years. The band has been described as tight, jazzy, and grooving. The band hails from their new home of West Chester, PA where four of the five band members attend school. Los Festingos is a local band that has no limits. They specialize in no particular genre and their songs are about no particular subject. Rather, Los Festingos represent a celebration of boundless fun and utter nonsense in all its magnificent manifestations.   Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $10, Day of Show $12

August 13: Kennett Flash Presents "Memories of Elvis Live" featuring Vince DeBlasis and TCE Band Spend the night with the King! "Memories of Elvis" features Vince DeBlasis as the King of Rock-n-Roll plus a live (7) piece band. There are two amazing sets per show. Each set is unique including exact replica suits worn by Elvis. Each will also feature a variety of Elvis "In Concert" era sets - plus some surprises!  All the shows will include hit and rare musical gems. Don't miss this royal tribute to the King!  Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $25, Day of Show $30

August 14: Kennett Flash Presents The G.B. Kirch Band Rock & Roll Show The G.B. Kirch Band is the newest incarnation of the now three-year old band Derek and the Wonderdogs. Formed by Derek Kirch, Greg Guma, and Brett Pontecorvo originally for a one-off joke, the band continued after the musical chemistry between the three was realized. Since their inception, they've played numerous shows, gone through line-up changes, and even recorded a soon-to-be-released album of original material. The band's sound is akin to the heavy blues bands of the 60s and 70s, with more folky influences as well as some other things. They are currently preparing for a large number of shows over the summer, the release of their first album, and the recording of a second. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $10, Day of Show $13

August 15: Kennett Flash Presents Battle of the Open Mics Be part of the hottest music event of the season and show Chester County that Kennett Square is COOL.  Two (2) open mic winners will be selected from Aug 1st, 8th & 15th Kennett Flash Open Mics and will compete against Open Mic winners from Burlap & Bean, Milkboy Coffee and Steel City Coffee House on Wed Aug 25th.  The winner will receive $150, $30 Steel City Card and a mini-tour of performance slots at each of the venues.  The auditions promise to be quite a show.  Everyone's invited. You don't have to perform. Click for RULES Kick back and relax and come early and check out our menu. BANDS INVITED (5 members or less)

August 16: 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

August 20: Kennett Flash Presents Tartan Terrors Taking the Celtic scene by storm, the Tartan Terrors, North America's premiere Celtic Event, features the best in music, comedy and dance. Bolstered by the blistering piping of a Two Time World Champion Bagpiper, the driving tones of drums from around the world, and a guitar played unlike any you've ever heard, standing room only audiences understand why Dig This Magazine declares "(The Terrors) one act to keep an eye on!" Combine this musical prowess with championship calibre Highland Dancers and intentionally recognized comedic performers and this Celtic Group goes beyond the ordinary.

August 21: Kennett Flash Presents Jeffrey Gaines Singer/songwriter and guitarist Jeffrey Gaines brought a unique, original voice to the sea of singer/songwriters that emerged in the 1990s. Born and raised in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Gaines studied drawing and painting as a child, but became interested in singing while in his teens, joining local cover bands and taking his cue from the recordings of musicians like John Lennon, David Bowie, Paul Weller, Ray Davies and Elvis Costello. After high school, Gaines was offered the singer slot for a New York rock & roll band, but turned it down to move to Philadelphia, where he signed with Chrysalis Records in 1990.ordinary.

August 21: Kennett Symphony: Highland Fling! at Longwood Gardens Open Air Theatre at 7:30 PM Imagine the lovely Open Air Theatre at Longwood Gardens resonating with the beautiful music of the hills from an outstanding soloist and fifteen Celtic Harpers.   May ye age juist be sae happie as A wiss ye aye tae be!  Tickets admit you to the gardens all day.  Free parking and illuminated fountains after the concert.  For tickets :  Call 610-444-6363 or www.kennettsymphony.org.

August 22: 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

August 23: 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

August 28: Kennett Flash Presents Electric Yellow Hailing from Phoenixville Pennsylvania, Electric Yellow traverses the land testing the limits of experimental and psychedelic music. Don't come and expect this foursome to go through the motions and play crunchy jams - they are all interconnected to the music scene and always play improvised, high energy shows. Take a journey with Electric Yellow to the depths of Plantation Island. The Kennett Flash show will also be a new website launch party for electricyellowmusic.com. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15

August 29: 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

August 30: 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

September: Kennett Square Farmer's Market The outdoor Farmers Market is held in downtown Kennett Square every Friday, 2 - 6 p.m. Stop by for your fresh fruit, vegetables, artisan breads, and home-baked goods. New in 2010, the Kennett Square Farmers Market includes a special first Friday Craft Market in conjunction with Art Stroll.

Brandywine Polo Presents 2010 Brandywine Polo Season Polo season has arrived! Brandywine Polo begins its 60th season on May 28th and runs 2 matches weekly through September 19th. Friday night Twilight Arena Polo starts at 6:30pm and is only $5 per person. Sunday afternoon polo starts at 3pm and is only $10 per person. Kids 16 and under are always FREE. Pack a picnic and bring your family for a beautiful day in the country watching a fast-paced, exciting game of polo. For more information, visit: www.bpapolo.com.

September 3: First Friday Art Stroll Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.

September 3: First Friday Craft Market 2-8 p.m. The First Friday Craft Market, in association with the Kennett Square Farmers Market and first Friday Art Stroll, is a juried outdoor "makers" marketplace dedicated to enhancing the public's awareness of functional and wearable handmade craft while providing a venue for emerging and established artists to share their creative endeavors during this unique shopping experience. State and Union Streets. font color="#000000">Click here for a current list of participating artists.

September 3: Kennett Flash Presents David Gerrard David Gerrard has been making music for over thirty year now, an acoustic guitar player Gerrard combines his musical influences with his own personal take on folk music and ends up with a classic folk sound updated for the twenty-first century. Gerrard's shows usually consist mostly of covers of others music, but he is constantly working on music of his own and implementing it into the show when he thinks it will fit in. But make no mistake about it David Gerrard is by no means just a cover artist, he is as dedicated to his own music as he is to recreating songs done by others.

September 4: Kennett Flash Presents I&I I&I is a progressive hip hop band hailing from the greater Philadelphia area. Use of looping and sampling technology enables the trio (vocalist Imani Williams and multi instrumentalists Daniel Faga and Ryan Chud) to integrate voice, bass, guitar, percussion, and horns live on stage, creating a dynamic sound reminiscent of The Roots and Black Star. "I&I... combines a fresh approach to hip hop with great songs, exciting musicianship, excellent rhymes and, most importantly, real soul," says Mike "Slo-Mo" Brenner of the band Slo-Mo. Imani Williams- Vocals; Daniel Faga- Bass&Guitar, Loops; Ryan Chud- Percussion&Horns. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15

September 5: Kennett Flash Presents Open Mic Night - Every Sunday Night CLOSED DUE TO LABOR DAY WEEKEND 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

September 6: Kennett Flash Presents Blue Monday Jam CLOSED DUE TO LABOR DAY WEEKEND 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

September 10: Kennett Flash Presents 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!

September 11: Kennett Flash Presents The Beatles Abbey Road Tribute Show Philadelphia-based pop-favorites, Fooling April, will once again show their love for the Beatles as they perform "Abbey Road" in its entirety at KENNETT FLASH IN KENNETT SQUARE, PA.  Following the success of their 2008 Sgt Pepper tribute "this seemed like the logical next step and hopefully we can make it an annual event" said Fooling April front-man, Brian Kenneth. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15

September 11 & 12: Mushroom Festival The 25th 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.

September 12: 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

September 13: 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

September 14, 21 and 28: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Presents Become a Tree Tender! Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's Tree Tenders training is a nine-hour course, held in three evening sessions (6-9 p.m.), that empowers citizens to help restore and care for their local tree canopy. The hands-on training will be held at the Kennett Area Senior Center, 427 South Walnut Street, and will cover tree biology, identification, pruning, proper planting and care, and working with your community. The course is free, but pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, go to www.phsonline.org and click on "Become a Tree Tender." Join over 3,200 Tree Tenders in southeastern PA this fall -- Become A Tree Tender! More information.

September 17: Kennett Flash Presents Lucy Kaplansky Folk Music Legend Kaplansky's journey began in 1978, when the Chicago native chose to skip college and then carved out a niche for herself in the Greenwich Village Folk scene, where she met and worked with budding stars like Shawn Colvin, Suzanne Vega and Richard Shindell. But after five years, Kaplansky decided to pursue a psychology degree at Yeshiva University, although she maintained her music career while working toward her Ph.D.   Eventually, the allure of music proved too strong and she decided to return to her creative endeavors, recording her debut, The Tide, in 1994 (assisted by Colvin, who produced the album). With the great notices that followed, Kaplansky's path was set; and she became a full-time musician. In 1998, she joined forces with Dar Williams and Richard Shindell to form the Folk supergroup Cry Cry Cry, which recorded one acclaimed album and toured extensively before calling it a day. Her next two albums, 1999's Ten Year Night and 2001's Every Single Day, both took Pop Album of the Year honors from the Association For Independent Music, and her last album, 2007's Over the Hills, found her songwriting strengthened by her new role as a mother. Last fall, Kaplansky debuted a new single titled "Life Threads," which hopefully means that she is readying yet another album's worth of emotionally powerful tunes for imminent release. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $20, Day of Show $23

September 17-19: Plantation Field International Horse Trials Weekend Horse Competition and Country Fair 3rd Annual, 3-day event on the 3rd week of September in Unionville! There will be lots to do in the KidsKorner including moon-bounce, face painting, petting zoo, and plenty of kid-friendly fare. View the three-phase horse competition; Friday: dressage, Saturday: Cross Country, and Sunday: Show Jumping in the ring. Browse the shops at our trade fair area. With over 200 horses competing, there is always something to see. Proceeds benefit The Barn at Spring Brook Farm, animal assisted therapy for disabled children. The Plantation Field is on Route 82, 2 miles north of Unionville Village. For ticket information, visit http://www.plantationfieldhorsetrials.com.

September 18: Anson B. Nixon Park Presents Sky Tour with Chester County Astronomy Club Members of the Chester County Astronomical Society will bring their telescopes to help participants find their way around the heavens. Meet at the Tino Leto Athletic Fields, North Walnut Street (north of Park entrance). No registration. No fee.

September 18: Kennett Flash Presents Deb Callahan The Queen of Blues Returns Philadelphia's blues and soul drenched vocalist and songwriter, Deb Callahan grew up in the Boston area but has been a fixture on the mid Atlantic music scene since the late 90's. During this time she has gained a reputation for writing creative blues, soul and roots influenced original music and using her powerful, emotionally expressive voice and engaging stage presence to deliver a unique, high energy live show. Her rich, honest and soulful tunes resonate with listeners and run the gamut from soulful ballads to upbeat, dance oriented romps. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $14, Day of Show $17

September 19: Anson B. Nixon Park Presents Bark in the Park, 2.5 Walk A family friendly dog oriented festival

September 25: Kennett Flash Presents Mutlu From the intimate high and passionate lows of his voice, to the friendly wordplay of the lyrics to melodies soaked in percussion, soaring string sounds and the flicker of the Fender Rhodes, it's as if you're hearing Stephen Stills having breakfast with Stevie Wonder, lunch with Steely Dan and dinner with Daryl Hall; yet all in a unique groovy setting courtesy of pop's newest most iconic voice, Mutlu.

September 25 (rain date September 26): Anson B. Nixon Park Presents Fall Fest 12-6 p.m. An autumn family party for our community in our wonderful park--activities, music, food, and fun for the whole family. With Family Run, hayrides, and music by Teletones, Bullets, Blue Cats, and New Kings of Rhythm. Food and Beverages available for purchase. For more information, visit www.ansonbnixonpark.org

September 26: Kennett Flash Presents We Kids Rock Children's Show This is for the families with young kids who are looking for some fun with music. Bill and his kidz rockin' band are an award winning entertainment troupe of musicians that do shows up and down the east coast to rave reviews and standing ovations from kids and adult alike. Doors open at 2:30PM Show starts at 3:00PM. Day of Show $10

September 26: 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

September 27: 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

October: Kennett Square Farmer's Market The outdoor Farmers Market is held in downtown Kennett Square every Friday, 2 - 6 p.m. Stop by for your fresh fruit, vegetables, artisan breads, and home-baked goods. New in 2010, the Kennett Square Farmers Market includes a special first Friday Craft Market in conjunction with Art Stroll.

October 1: First Friday Art Stroll Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.

October 1: Kennett Square Farmer's Market presents Fermentation Festival 2-6 p.m. The Kennett Square Farmers Market will celebrate the changing seasons by highlighting all things fermented. Taste samples of fermented beverages and foods. Learn how to make your own kimchi, kombucha, yogurt, and how to save seeds for next season at our exciting workshops and demonstrations. Visit Kennett Square's favorite Farmers Market growers, plus First Friday Craft Market, children's activities, and live music on this eventful fermentation-themed Farmers Market. Experience the Kennett Square Farmers Market like never before.

October 1: First Friday Craft Market 2-8 p.m. The First Friday Craft Market, in association with the Kennett Square Farmers Market and first Friday Art Stroll, is a juried outdoor "makers" marketplace dedicated to enhancing the public's awareness of functional and wearable handmade craft while providing a venue for emerging and established artists to share their creative endeavors during this unique shopping experience. State and Union Streets. Click here for a current list of participating artists.

October 2: Kennett Square Brewfest 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 3: 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

October 4: 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

October 9: Kennett Flash Presents Kim Richey Two-time Grammy-nominated Kim Richey is a storyteller; a weaver of emotions and a tugger of heartstrings. Tender, poetic and aching with life's truths, Kim's songs transport you to her world, where words paint pictures and melodies touch the soul. And then there's her voice. Pure, arresting and honest, her voice makes you take notice; Kim has the kind of voice where if emotions were ribbons, they'd be streaming in rainbow colours from your iPod. Her voice gives you goose bumps.

October 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

October 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

October 15: Kennett Flash Presents Diego Paulo Inspired by voyages through the Andes, love affairs in the American South, and the clear waters off the coast of Brazil - the sounds of Diego Paulo provide the world with a positive and youthful energy. Formed in the winter of 2009, Diego Paulo was created with the philosophy of maintaining strong spirits while having a fresh sense of what music is and what music can be. Diego Paulo's style is inspired by the sounds of Africa, South America, the Carribean, and the America West Coast.

October 16: Kennett Flash Presents Large Flowerheads Groovy '60s Party The Large Flowerheads enthusiastically bring to life the musical sights and sounds of the 60s. Imagine being part of the scene when the songs spoke of love, sunshine, and happiness. The large Flowerheads, four accomplished musicians, recreate the 1960s sound with their rich vocal harmonies, spirited grooves, and prominenet guitar riffs. Vintage accessories and 60's-inspired fashion add to the fun. - Dennis Clift, Muscian.

October 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

October 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

October 29: Kennett Flash Presents The Melton Brothers and Lili Anel & Her Band IThe Melton Brothers make the kind of music that gets you tappin, slappin, shakin and poppin from a pin-drop whisper to kickin take-your-breath-away grooves...a blend of groove swing, R&B, country blues and roots rock. The show is a musical conversation delivering original songs and stunning unique interpretations with rhythms and harmonies so tight these guys seem like one soul. The brothers hit their stride in the 70s and early 80s when they were launched into the greater Philly coffeehouse and concert circuit by numerous rebroadcasts of a noted Head House Square concert on WHYY 12 and USA Network spawning regular appearances at The Main Point, Grendal's Lair, Perewinkle's, Guthrie's, the Cabaret clubs and John & Peter's. Performing today at Tin Angel, Puck Live, Chaplin's and Kennett Flash their current popularity has been energized by the re-discovery of their 1979 LP, now a worldwide collectors' item with original copies selling for $300 to $500 on Ebay. Take the soulfulness of Bill Withers, the power and range of Anita Baker, the elegance of Sade, the rhythmic sense of Richie Havens, the songwriting of Carly Simon or Joni Mitchell and roll it all together and you might get an idea of what Philadelphia-based singer-songwriter Lili Anel is all about. Venues like Tin Angel and World Café Live! have embraced her; WXPN has featured her, calling her music a hybrid of "urban/acoustic/jazz/pop" combined with a powerfully unique vocal style bringing her to the forefront. In 2007, JazzTimes Magazine said "...her songs are consistently excellent..." Lili's recent CD, "Every Second In Between", produced by Grammy award winning producer, Glenn Barratt, made the All About Jazz 2009 Year End Writers Choice for the 10 Best New Jazz Releases list, CityPaper's 2009 Music Critic's List, along with JazzTimes Magazine proclaiming "...a cd to blow your mind at first listen...".

October 27: Halloween Parade Come on out in your costume for the downtown parade and trick-or-treating.

October 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

November 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

November 5: First Friday Art Stroll Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.

November 5: Kennett Flash Presents The Spinning Leaves and The Good Problems Spinning Leaves defy easy classication - they just make excellent music. Superficially a Folk/Americana duo (Barbara Gettes and Michael Baker), their music is rich enough to lend itself to complex treatment, as witness the lovely brass band accompaniment on "Try Try Try Try Try Try Try." When they stick to a folk/country sound, as with "Bridges for Free," it works just fine. Their music can be wistful or raucous or, I suspect, anything you want. As music oughta be." Dennis McNally, former publicist of The Grateful Dead. The Good Problems - Lyrically brave and significant acoustic based "urban folk" from the ongoing city of brotherly somethin like love. beautifully adorned by four-part harmonies and a string duet. like an ice sculpture in cashmere.

November 6: Kennett Flash Presents Beaucoup Blue Bridging many gaps in American Music, Beaucoup Blue will bring soulful, traditional and contemporary styles meshing into an innovative and authentic sound to the Nelson Odeon. Although blues is a staple in their repertoire, they base their love in music from Folk, Soul, R&B, Jazz, Country and Bluegrass. All of these interests and influences come out in their original songwriting in a unique way. A handsome range of instruments like six and twelve string guitars, slide guitar, round neck resonator guitar, combined with two soulful voices, encompass a rich and honest feel, noticeably influenced by familial ties.

November 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

November 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

November 12: 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

November 13: Kennett Flash Presents Nik Everett The Nik Everett Band returns to The Flash performing songs from his entire career. Nik has been rockin' audiences with his melodic, hard hitting songs and powerful voice for over 20 years. Come see his latest 5 piece band and get your tickets now.

November 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

November 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

November 20: Kennett Flash Presents John Flynn and Buskin & Batteau Singer/Songwriter Show John Flynn sings from the heart. His powerful songs of humanity and hope are deeply rooted in the traditions of Woody Guthrie and Phil Ochs.  John paints vivid, lasting images with words and music, drawn from a palette of awareness, irony, humor, and compassion.  A socially driven singer/songwriter not afraid of writing about the shadows, John allows us the space to come to our own conclusions. His songs speak to our common shared humanity. Thank-you notes left on his websites come from both soldiers and anti-war advocates. David Buskin and Robin Batteau evoke a wide range of emotions in their audiences, ranging from light-hearted amusement at "ESPN" or the pun-filled "Death in Venice" to a gentle sense of loss expressed by their beautiful ballad for the late Kate Wolf, "Never Cry Wolf". The popular duo also brings their unique style and sound to the stage and the audience has come to expect the unexpected whenever David and Robin perform. Drawing inspriration from current events they gave us "Second Homeless", on the heels of the October 1987 stock market crash, a tongue-in-cheek portrayal of the plight of stockbrokers no longer able to afford a second home. They combine talent, humor and showmanship with the element of surprise to produce a crowd-pleasing performance. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $20, Day of Show $23

November 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

November 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

November 26: Holiday Downtown Open House and Parade 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.

November 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

November 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

December 3: First Friday Art Stroll Arts community open house in downtown Kennett Square from 6 to 9 p.m.

December 3: 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

December 5: 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

December 6: 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

December 5, 12, 19, & 26: Horse-drawn Carriage Rides $5 per person. Available from noon to 3 p.m.

December 10: Kennett Flash Presents The Angel Band Roots mountain music his will be a magical rollercoaster ride  of music, vocals and a blend of energy and passion that will move your heart and soul. Pure fun for everyone who shares in this special evening. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $22, Day of Show $25

December 12: Annual Historic Holiday Home Tour Historic homes in the borough will be all decked out for the holidays and open for visitors.  Tickets are required. Call 610-444-8188.

December 12: 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

December 13: 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

December 17: Kennett Flash Presents Jenny & Tyler To see Jenny and Tyler perform live is to be invited into their home and treated like an old friend. Audiences of all sizes are captivated instantly by the percussive guitar, soaring vocals, and harmonies to die for all wrapped up in a unique fusion sound a fan dubbed 'soulgrass'. But it is not the music alone that makes Jenny and Tyler so special; as they sing together, they manage to share deep parts of themselves in honest and engaging ways. This same intimacy translates onto both their debut and sophomore independent albums and has left many of their fans marveling at how they are able to express authentic personal emotion in such a public medium. Their diverse musical influences mesh to form a genre of music different from anything they grew up with. Blending folk, pop-jazz, rock, and even a hint of country music, they combine their fresh and unique sound with unconventional and soul-stirring lyrics. Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $12, Day of Show $15

December 19: 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

December 20: 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 8: Kennett Flash Presents "Memories of Elvis Live" featuring Vince DeBlasis and TCE Band Spend the night with the King! "Memories of Elvis" features Vince DeBlasis as the King of Rock-n-Roll plus a live (7) piece band. There are two amazing sets per show. Each set is unique including exact replica suits worn by Elvis. Each will also feature a variety of Elvis "In Concert" era sets - plus some surprises!  All the shows will include hit and rare musical gems. Don't miss this royal tribute to the King!  Doors open at 7:00PM Show starts at 8:00PM. Advance Price $25, Day of Show $30

For more information on these and other events call 610-444-8188.