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March Events In and Around Chester County

Written by County Lines Magazine

Our picks for top events this month

The Philadelphia Flower Show

March 1–10

This year’s theme, “United by Flowers,” celebrates the unique and colorful community born out of our shared love and appreciation of gardening and the connections and impact created on our everyday lives. Preview party, Mar. 1, opening cocktail party, bringing together designers, florists, philanthropists and fans, 6 to 9 p.m., $750. PA Convention Center, 1101 Arch St., Phila. Mar. 2–9, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Mar. 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $25–$49. TheFlowerShow.com.

School of Rock at Media Theatre

March 6-30

A charismatic music teacher breathes new life into his young students’ lives when he convinces them to form a rock band in this stage adaptation of a new-age story of rock & roll with music by Andrew Lloyd Weber. Young actors at the helm make this play a perfect musical for all audiences. The Media Theatre, 104 E. State St., Media. Times and tickets, MediaTheatre.org.

 

 

Greater Philadelphia Pet Expo

March 8–10

Fun for the whole family with special attractions including The Dynamo Disc Dogs, Rainforest Reptile Shows, The International Cat Association Cat Show, Piggyvilla and more. The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Ave., Oaks. Fri., Family Night, 3 to 8 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sun., 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. $5–$15. FamilyPetShows.com.

“Jamie Wyeth: Unsettled” at the Brandywine Museum of Art

March 17–June 9

This exhibition traces a persistent vein of intriguing, often disconcerting imagery over the career of renowned local artist Jamie Wyeth, featuring more than 50 works drawn from museum and private collections across the country. Rt. 1, Chadds Ford. Wed.–Mon., 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $8–$20. Brandywine.org.

 

Lisa Scottoline, The Truth About the Devlins Book Launch

March 24

Lisa Scottoline hosts her book launch celebration at the historic Colonial Theatre. Her latest pulse-pounding domestic thriller is about family, justice and the lies that tear us apart. 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville. 2 to 3 p.m. A ticketed event. Visit ReadsAndCompany.com.