On Stage: Kennedys in Kennett, Fitz in Philly
Roots rock, funk and pop take center stage in the area this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Back by popular demand, The Kennedys headline at The Flash in Kennett Square, Nov. 8.
The Kennedys, one of the more popular nationally-recognized acts to play The Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org), are returning for a special “Back...
On Stage: Sip and Savor at The Flash
Bill Rose, the ‘other” Knopfler and Los Lobos warm up November
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Serafin String Quartet will perform Sip and Savor with the Serafins, Nov. 5 at The Flash in Kennett Square.
Something out of the ordinary will be taking place next week at Kennett Square’s favorite music venue.
The Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org)...
Award-winning local young filmmakers making mark
‘Something’s Awry’ in Chester County, premiering two films this weekend
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
The poster for the movie Alien Communications, one of two movies being premiered this weekend in Wilmington, by a New Garden-based film production company, largely staffed by a local family.
NEW GARDEN — For the Theorins, film production has developed into a family...
Art Watch: Fighting traffic with trees and art
New Street Road Artist Space is breaks ground and plants trees; Pompeo’s lush landscapes
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This Saturday the new Street Road Artist Space presents the final day to see “Arterial Moves” which is an international assemblage artistic response to the increased traffic issues on Routes 41 and 926. Join the Street Road artists and United Kingdom artist...
On Stage: Newsies hit Philly
Stray Birds, Adrian Belew top music acts on tap this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Newsies, The Musical, celebrates an era when newspapers were still printed, and opens Oct. 28 at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.
Sometime in the future — maybe even the very near future — kids will be unfamiliar with newspapers just as today’s younger generation has a hard...
Art Watch: Gallery shows abound in Chester County
A busy schedule and a chance to meet the artists Anne Yoch Russell and Rhoda Kahler
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
As October draws to a close, we have many opportunities to see the last week of some wonderful exhibitions across Chester County. The Church Street Gallery in West Chester is in its last weeks of showing the wonderfully talented pastel artist Jessica Turgoose, whose exhibit ends...
On Stage: Empty Hearts new, yet still familiar
Carlene Carter, Kim Richey and ballet among weekend highlights
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
While The Empty Hearts might be a new band, its members are very familiar, coming from The Cars, Blondie and The Romantics among others. They play Oct. 17 at the Ardmore Music Hall.
You may not have heard of The Empty Hearts yet but you surely have heard the group’s members play on a wide...
Art Watch: Kate Hodges
Mid October news for Art Lovers and Artists plus a few local art secrets
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The Opening Gala Art Sale and Exhibition for Plein Air Brandywine Valley will be Friday October 24th from 7-10pm at Winterthur. This wonderful event showcases the week’s worth of plein air painting done by 80 juried plein air artists from around the country. The Gables at Chadds Ford...
Unionville’s Litzenberg in ‘Sister Act’ at DuPont
Also: Ex-Byrd flies into area for solo gig
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Unionville High School graduate Kristin Litzenberg performs with the national touring cast of ‘Sister Act,’ which opens Oct. 14 at The DuPont Theatre in Wilmington.
When “Sister Act” touches down at the DuPont Theatre (Hotel DuPont, Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-656-4401,http://duponttheatre.com)...
Giselle kicks off 2014-15 season for First State Ballet
Performances of First State Ballet’s season opening show, Giselle open Oct. 18 .
WILMINGTON, DEL. — First State Ballet Theatre, Delaware’s professional ballet company, opens its 2014-15 season—with five fully-staged ballets, the busiest in its 15-year history—with a spectacular full-length production of Giselle, one of the world’s best known and loved ballets, on the main stage...
