THEATER Hedgerow Theatre presents The Haunting

ROSE VALLEY Hedgerow Theatre, 64 Rose Valley Rd., will present a number of supernatural stories by Charles Dickens, all woven together in a single evening in The Haunting, from now until March 1. Adapted by Hugh Janes from Dickenss writings and directed by Hedgerows Artistic Director, Jared Reed, The Haunting takes place in an ancient, crumbling mansion on a desolate English moor, where David Filde, a young book dealer, is employed by the current Lord Grey to prepare a private library of rare and antique books for sale. During the course of his work, Filde discovers a number of secrets the Grey family might like to keep hidden even as a series of terrifying phenomena threaten to expose them. Pursuing the truth drives them both to the very edge of terror and beyond.

Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, with matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. Ghost stories willbe shared in the gallery starting 45 minutes before every performance. Tickets run $25-$36. To purchase tickets, call Hedgerow at 610-565-4211 or e-mailhedgerowtheatre.org.

Hedgerow Theatre is the oldest repertory theater in the United States. Founded in 1923, its been a magnet for some of the most influential forces in theater and performance, including Edward Albee, Eugene ONeill, George Bernard Shaw, Bertolt Brecht, Henrik Ibsen, and more recently, Keanu Reeves.

The Peace Center of Delaware County, 1001 Old Sproul Road, Springfield, will hold its first Friday free large screen film screening of Running On Empty 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for light refreshments

Running on Empty is a 1988 Oscar-nominated film classic directed by socially-conscious film maker Sidney Lumet and starring River Phoenix, Judd Hirsch, Christine Lahti, and Martha Plimpton. The drama is the heart-wrenching story of a 1960's counterculture couple on the run from the FBI and their teenage son's conflict between the loss of his loving family and the freedom to realize his own dreams.

For directions to the Peace Center of Delaware County and other information, visit http://www.delcopeacecenter.org/

CHADDS FORD Celebrate the month of love with an intimate, sit-down wine and chocolate pairing at Chaddsford Winery 12-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8. Visitors can explore several unique flavor combinations as they taste five artisan chocolates carefully paired with their award-winning wines a perfect choice for Valentines outings or a Girls Day Out. Chadds Ford Winery is at 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford. For information, call 610-388-6221.

TINICUM The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum, 8601 Lindbergh Blvd., will present a Winter Tree Walk n' Talk with Jeff Cooney and Robb Kerr 9 a.m. to 12 noon Sunday, Feb. 9. Everyone is welcome to come and learn how to identify trees with at this seasonal workshop. The instructors will focus on learning how to identify tree using bark patterns and other signs found in winter.

The free workshop will start off in the classroom to examine samples for approximately an hour and then continue on a walk to try your new skills in the field. Dressing in layers and sturdy shoes are recommended. For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/pg/johnheinznwr/events/.

SPRINGFIELD The Springfield Country Club, Flight Entertainment and Miller Lite will present A Night of Geator Gold 5:30-10 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9 in the Grand Ballroom at Springfield Country Club. Doors open at 5 p.m. The non-stop party combines a unique blend of the areas top live oldies talent and gives fans a chance to see all of their favorite entertainers on one stage. The star studded event is hosted by the Geator with the Heater himself, Jerry Blavat, who performs a one-hour set of all his line dance favorites and golden oldies.

The event kicks off with The Smooth Sounds of Steve Silicato who will be warming up the crowd with the hits from Dean Martin, Sinatra, Frankie Valli, The Temptations, Johnny Maestro and more followed by The Old News Band and Lacosta's favorite Sunday Funday band, The Insiders, heating up the party for two early sets. As an added bonus, the audience will revisit "The Legend of Johnny Cash" with a special tribute performance by Delco native Joe Staffieri playing Johnny and Debbie Feeser performing as June Carter. AM Radio and The Heartbeats take the stage together for back to back co-headline sets to round out the live entertainment for the evening. DJ Jerry Corrado will be playing all the hits in between for band breaks.

Limited VIP table seating options will be available and plenty of General Admission seats, all sold on a first come basis. For more information, call 610-627-2100 or e-mail info@flightnight.com/.

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Delco Roundup: 5 fun events for the weekend ahead - The Delaware County Daily Times