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Get Out: First Friday, Fundraisers, Cavalcade of Bands and More

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Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out these great local events.

First Friday Shopping Kick-Off

  • When: Friday, Nov. 2 from 5 - 9 p.m.
  • Where: Downtown West Chester
  • Why Go: Start the shopping season on First Friday. The stores are open late, offering specials and refreshments and lots of great new items for the gift-giving  season. The fun starts at 5pm.
  • Cost: Free

Jazz at the Courthouse

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  • When: Friday, Nov. 2 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Where: Chester County Courthouse, the corner of High & Market Streets
  • Why Go: A free jazz concert on the steps of the courthouse.  The Blackbird Society Orchestra will be performing on First Friday.  
  • Cost: Free

13th Annual Auction and Award Gala

  • When: Saturday, Nov. 3 from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.
  • Where: West Chester Area Senior Center
  • Why Go: "A Celebration of West Chester. An All American Town." A black tie optional dinner with auction and awards. Benefits the West Chester Area Senior Center.
  • Cost: $100

Wine Tasting Fundraiser

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Cavalcade of Bands Competition

  • When: Saturday, Nov. 3 from 5 - 10 p.m.
  • Where:
  • Why Go: The Conestoga High School and the Marching Pioneers will host their Third Annual Cavalcade of Bands competition, 'Stoga Showcase of Sound, on Saturday, November 3, 2012 starting in the late afternoon and ending by 10:00 pm. More than fourteen high school bands, including Henderson High School and WC East, will perform on Teamer Field at Conestoga High School.  It will be an extravaganza of music and color guard performances, bringing over 1,000 people into the stands. 
  • Cost: Ticket information is available at stogamusic.com.
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