Edition
Spring 2017
The spectacular history of steeplechase racing continues this year.
Kemblesville United Methodist Church Venue: Penn Oaks Golf Club
It doesn’t happen often. But when a custom home- building project is completed before deadline, it’s the sweet spot for both the builder and client. Ted Trethewey, who specializes in […]
Rose gold has a long history in the jewelry market. now, it’s breaking into the home fashion world, and just about everything is offered in the shade: electronics, kitchen gadgets, […]
Last spring, I got a lucky break when I was invited to spend several days with three other journalists at Ballyfin. If you haven’t heard of this Irish Midlands paradise, […]
Regardless of the size of your residential property or estate, maintaining its balance with the local environment—both with plants and animals—often seems like a daunting task. We asked Greg Gagliano […]
It’s a great way to kick off your day at the Willowdale Steeplechase, watching the terriers break from their boxes in a great flurry. And watching the owners can sometimes […]
More than most sports, riding to the hounds is all about tradition, bespeaking a time of vast estates, gamekeepers, manor houses and proper attire. So should anyone be surprised that […]
Steeplechasing in America and elsewhere is a sport that celebrates the long and close relationship between man and the horse. Today’s international sport grew out of the hunting field, where […]
Cognac-drenched chocolate-dipped figs Elizabeth Frame has won three tailgating awards at Radnor Hunt. For last year’s “Dinner with a President” theme, she and her friends focused on Christian Grey, the […]
Hair: Cate Whoriskey, Concihairge, www.concihairge.com Makeup: Sara Mann, Elegance Artistry, www.eleganceartistry.com Models: Alison Sorbello, Barbizon Chique; Christine Prouty, B2B Management
A tailgater is, first of all, a movable feast. And the more we understand how this movable feast came about and how it has evolved through the years, the better we […]
What is a steeplechase? It’s a race over fences for thoroughbred horses. Steeplechase is an unusual word. Where did it come from? The origin of racing over fences is shrouded […]
A symbolic sycamore will be planted in Chadds Ford on April 29 in memory of George A. “Frolic” Weymouth— and it will honor the legendary conservationist, artist and sportsman in […]
The 2017 National Steeplechase Association season kicked off Saturday, March 25, with the 51st annual Aiken Spring Steeplechase, and jump racing is looking forward to record purses in an expanded […]
You can have lots of bright sunflower faces around you this summer, whether you grow your own or pick up cut flowers when you shop. Enjoying sunflowers in our bouquets […]
Point-to-Point: Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library The 39th Annual Point-to-Point benefits the continued maintenance and preservation of the garden and estate at Winterthur, the premier museum of American decorative arts. […]
Is it any wonder that many adults collect dolls? “They tell us a lot about the period when they were created,” says Linda Eaton, director of collections and senior curator […]
39th Annual Point-to-Point at Winterthur Sunday, May 7 5105 Kennett Pike, Wilmington www.winterthur.org 11:30 A.M General-admission gates open and pony rides begin. Place a $5 “wager” for a chance to win […]
If you’re a fashion and film lover you’re probably familiar with Meryl Streep’s infamous line in The Devil Wears Prada: “Florals? For spring? Groundbreaking.” It’s true. florals for spring isn’t […]
From the land of Stilton Cheese, the Pimm’s Cup and odd English jargon, the arrival here of Jaguar’s first ever crossover/sport utility vehicle not only added to the marque’s Britannic […]
Katee Boyle was an artist even as a teenager—always drawing, always painting. A graduate of Padua Academy, she was itching to get to New York City to explore her talents. […]
In William Shakespeare’s late-16th-century comedic treasure, a group of mischievous fairies meddles in the nuptials of the duke of Athens and his fiancée. A delightful and uproarious tale. www.hedgerowtheatre.org
Hit the course or the court in support of locally based national nonprofit Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health. The event takes place at both the Philadelphia Cricket Club and Whitemarsh Valley […]
See the works of independent filmmakers from around the world at this annual event. A juried panel narrows the field to the most interesting and entertaining films under 30 minutes […]
Head to this charming Southern Delaware beach town to see thousands of tulips blooming around every corner. A number of local committees plant bulbs all around town, from the roadways […]
Based on John Carney’s film of the same name, this Broadway musical is set in Dublin, Ireland, where a street musician falls in hopelessly in love, creating ever more captivating […]
As winter relinquishes its grip, Longwood Gardens celebrates spring with a colorful and fragrant display of the season’s finest blooms. Over 240,000 tulips will be on display, alongside dogwoods, magnolias, […]
The Delaware Museum of Natural History’s new exhibit brings an extinct species to life. Visitors can explore 150 million years of dinosaurs—and become junior paleontologists in the process. www.delmnh.org
Winterthur’s latest exhibit explores the world of high-end art and the seedy underbelly of forgeries. Examine more than 40 different forgeries and the accompanying explanations of why and how they […]
