On Stage: A local taste of New Orleans’ music
Local performance calendar loaded with great shows
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Big Sam’s Funky Nation brings a bit of New Orleans to the Delaware Valley Thursday night.
Mardi Gras may have ended at 11:59 on February 9 but the Mardi Gras spirit is still going strong in this area with shows by New Orleans bands that are out on the road.
One of those touring acts from the Crescent...
Art Watch: the magic of crayons
Local artists get back to basics by using Crayolas for show
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Though crayons may not be your first thought as a medium for fine art, why not? Their bright yellow packaging remind us of childhood, and their vibrant colors and smooth lines make drawing fun and immediate.
This Friday, The Oxford Arts Alliance will be hosting the reception for The Crayon Show , a fine...
Scully named as Uptown! Executive Director
Angela Scully
WEST CHESTER — Uptown! Entertainment Alliance, bringing a theater to West Chester, announced Friday the promotion of Angela Scully to Executive Director. She is excited to get in on the ground floor of this project.
“Angela has been a key part of our success, and we were thrilled to promote her to Executive Director. We would not be in a position to start construction this April...
On Stage: ‘Rain’ brings back spirit of Fab Four
Also: red-hot music to keep you warm this frosty weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
“RAIN — A Tribute to the Beatles,” returns to Philadelphia for a six-show run this weekend at the Merriam Theater.
Year after year, there is a parade of new tribute bands on the entertainment scene offering their interpretations of music by bands from the past such as Pink Floyd or the Grateful...
Art Watch: In The Pink for Valentine’s
Fall in love, with great local art works, for the holiday
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This most romantic week of the year starts with two art opening receptions at The Chester County Art Association in West Chester this Thursday February 11, from 5-8pm. At CCAA, both main galleries have very interesting shows.
On Stage: Pa. Ballet offers emotional journey
Also: McMurtry’s do father and son twin bill in Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Some ballet fans prefer full-length productions while others prefer ballet shows that feature several individual pieces.
If you’re in the camp that prefers a program line-up with variety, then you should definitely check out the Pennsylvania Ballet’s new show which is running from February...
On Stage: Strong voices in spotlight locally this week
Break out of the winter blues with some hot local music
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Breaking Benjamin
The weekend’s abundance of standout live music gets off to a good start on January 29 and continues the next day with five concerts featuring acts that have an emphasis on strong vocal performances — Breaking Benjamin, Nalani & Sarina, René Marie, Garland Jeffreys and...
Art Watch: A master of abstraction
Also: Book signing features Robert Jackson
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Start your art weekend off Friday in West Chester with a visit to Church Street Gallery’s “Master of Abstraction” exhibit. Friday January 29 at 5pm, the gallery will have an opening reception for artist Alan Soffer‘s latest collection of abstract acrylic and encaustic paintings. Beautiful arrangements...
On Stage: New Orleans Suspects warm up cold weekend
Also: Stormy weather won’t stop Blavat show in Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The New Orleans Suspects perform Friday as part of The Ardmore Music Hall’s “Mardi Gras & Carnivale Series.”
There is a good chance that it’s going to be cold this Friday night — snowy, blustery and cold. There is even a better chance that it’s going to be hot inside the Ardmore...
Art Watch: A fresh take on teaching art
Kids and adults learn at Willowdale Art Academy
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
If you have ever been to Landhope Farms in Kennett Square at Routes 926 and 82, you may have seen a sign for “Willowdale Art Academy” and wondered what that was. Oil painter Karen D’Allaird started Willowdale Art Academy 5 years ago to give young students art classes that teach the fundamentals...
