Art Watch: Enjoy a good vibe…from art
Schaller, Oleski and a CCAA Kriskindlmarkt
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
For the month of December encaustic neo-pop artist Jeff Schaller is showing “Sweet Spot” at Mala Galleria in Kennett Square. Once again, Mala has allowed for a total interior and exterior transformation by the visiting artist. This December, Mala is an infusion of Jeff Schaller’s sexy, fun, brash...
On Stage: Mary Fahl returns to The Flash
West Chester’s Promiscuo comes home to play Chaplin’s
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Mary Fahl returns to The Flash in Kennett Square this weekend.
In the wide world of rock music, there is a lot of songs that are copy cats, a lot of musicians who are sound-alikes and a lot of generic music everywhere.
But, there are also musicians who are truly unique.
No-one plays guitar...
Jackson to sign books at Galer, Dec. 14
Robert C. Jackson at work.
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Renowned artist Robert C. Jackson will be at Galer Estate Winery in Kennett Square this Sunday December 14th from 3-6pm for a book-signing of his newly released collaborative book project Behind the Easel: The Unique Voices of 20 Contemporary Representational Painters.
This book represents the culmination of many years of work where the Chester...
Let your holiday shopping be an ‘art’
Art is the best gift, give from your heart
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Though you may prefer to invest in a large new work of art for your home from a local gallery (a really great idea!), this is a unique time of year to find the more portable and affordable works of art available at holiday shows. Zvezdana Scott, owner of downtown Kennett Square’s Mala Galleria said, ”...
Local music artists coming home for the holidays
Downingtown’s Kate Klim, Newtown’s Maddie Hogan among those performing locally
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Newtown Square’s Maddie Hogan is just one of a number of local performing artists coming home for the holidays to perform at local venues.
Being “home for the holidays” is a sentiment shared by almost everyone. And, it could serve as the unofficial theme...
On Stage: Jeffrey Gaines hit The Flash
Also: Serafin String Quartet, Micky Dolenz, Scrooge and more!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Jeffrey Gaines brings his powerful music to The Flash in Kennett Square, Nov. 29.
It’s been almost a quarter of a century since Jeffrey Gaines signed his first recording deal with a major label. It’s been 22 years since his debut album “Jeffrey Gaines” was released on Chrysalis Records.
It’s...
Art Watch: art makes a marvelous gift
Galleries all over Chester County are open and ready for your shopping needs
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The best gift is something that is hand-made, and if you cannot make it yourself, then you might consider having some shopping fun at any of the holiday art venues in our area – also a great way to support local arts!
This week all of the local galleries are open for holiday...
On Stage: Gillian Grassie comes home
Also: Orpheus Supertones, Genesis’ Steve Hackett and more on local stages
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Gillian Grassie, a 2005 Unionville High School graduate, is coming home to perform after playing shows around the world.
Chadds Ford’s globe-trotting musician Gillian Grassie is coming home — at least for a few weeks. Grassie, who now lives in Berlin, Germany, will...
Art Watch: John Hannafin
Pre-holiday arts and craft shows start to pop up around the county, too
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week begins with a Pop up show at Galer Estate Winery featuring the vividly colorful and expressionistic paintings of popular local artist John Hannafin.
The pictured downtown West Chester winter scene is a show stopper- what a perfect Christmas card! It has the warmth and nostalgia...
On Stage: Chesco’s own Billy Penn Burger
Adrien Reju, Beth Goldwater, Tom Rush and more in area this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Billy Penn Burger
Mark your calendars. Billy Penn Burger is coming to Burlap & Bean Coffeehouse (204 South Newtown Street Road, Newtown Square, 484-427- 4547, www.burlapandbean.com) on November 14.
What sounds like it might be a special menu item at a sandwich shop in the vicinity...
