On Stage: Book of Mormon hits Philly & more
Riverfront Blues Festival tops slate of busy music schedule
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The hit Broadway musical Book of Mormon is running now through Sept. 14 at The Forrest Theater in Philadelphia.
Three years ago, the “Book of Mormon” made its debut at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. During its first year, the show was consistently one of the top five best-selling shows on...
Art Watch: Jasmine Alleger
Painting & Collage combines words and images that Pop! plus what’s going on this week in art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Painter Jasmine Alleger will be exhibiting this Thursday July 31st at Galer Estate Winery for a Pop up show from 4-8pm. Alleger’s newest series of collage and fine-painting combinations are tied to specific word and image allusions. Her “Behr...
On Stage: Dar Williams at Bryn Mawr
Run River North and ‘Always Patsy Cline’ highlight weekend performances
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Singer-Songwriter Dar Williams performs July 27 at the Bryn Mawr Gazebo as part of the Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts.
Dar Williams, who will be performing at 7 p.m. on July 27 at the Bryn Mawr Gazebo as part of the Bryn Mawr Twilight Concerts series (9 South Bryn Mawr Avenue,...
Art Watch: Stephen Brehm
An extraordinary seascape and nature artist..and the local arts scene
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Famous for his beautiful, vibrant seascapes and landscape scenes, painter Stephen Brehm will exhibit this Thursday July 24th 4-8pm at Galer Estate Winery’s Pop up Art Show. He was born in France, and then moved all over the world, and he says that it is through this constant change...
On Stage: Blanton’s Blue Ridge roots thrived in Philly
Pair of singer/songwriter to pair up for benefit at Chaplins, Friday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Carsie Blanton, who is performing July 19 at the Ardmore Music Hall, is a talented singer-songwriter whose music spans a variety of genres. She is also adaptable when it comes to finding a place to call home.
Blanton grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountain area in Virginia, moved to Oregon...
No fun things to do mid-week? Wrong.
New and old music venues offer summer options even during the week
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Procol Harum (including lead singer Gary Brooker, pictured) headlines at Sun Center’s “Starlight Summer Concert Series” July 17, just one of many great music opportunities available mid-week.
There are a lot of things to like about summer. If you’re a music fan, you’re sure to...
Art Watch: David Katz’s bold and beautiful flying chairs
Plus RockDraw, Fantasy & Abstract, & painting in Longwood
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Oil painter David Katz will be showing his big, bold and beautiful artwork at Galer Estate Winery Pop up show Thursday July 17th. David works on very large handmade canvases and paints whatever interesting series of images pop into his head. He starts with a large gessoed canvas and then positions...
On Stage: Downingtown native Longley comes home
Brittany Robey featured at Phoenixville benefit
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Downingtown’s Liz Longley comes home to Chester County to perform Sunday at Upper Merion’s annual “Concert Under the Stars.”
Liz Longley’s music career has taken her to venues all over America and to living quarters in a number of cities. But, the Downingtown High grad always finds time...
On Stage: Youth is served at Flash Music Challenge
Eight local bands to battle at Kennett venue, Sat. & Sun.
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The Floats, of Glenmoore, are among eight local bands taking part in the “The Summer Music Challenge — Battle of the Bands” at The Flash in Kennett this weekend.
Many of the area’s music venues are taking a little break over the Independence Day holiday but not The Flash in Kennett Square.
The...
On Stage: Honey Island Swamp Band born from stormy times
N.O.-based band formed in wake of Katrina at Ardmore, Sat.
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
New Orleans-based Honey Island Swamp Band makes its Delaware Valley debut Saturday night at the Ardmore Music Hall.
When Hurricane Katrina slammed into New Orleans in August 2005, it swept away vehicles, buildings and just about everything in its path — including people. Thousands of the...
