On Stage (Extra): Make the holidays come alive with local productions
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Nutcracker by The Pennsylvania Ballet
For many families, going to a theater to watch a live on-stage production of a holiday show is an annual tradition – especially shows such as “A Christmas Carol,” “Best Christmas Ever” and various plays based on the Nativity scene. Without a doubt, the most popular holiday productions are ballet performances...
Art Watch: Options to give artfully
‘Tis the season to give the gift of artworks
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
December is the month of gift-giving, celebration and family, and throughout our area, galleries and arts associations are presenting reasonably priced artworks that are perfect for gift-giving and also perfect for a fun shopping experience. Art is always the best gift, whether it is an original painting, a photograph,...
On Stage: Pink Martini is tough to define
Final rush of shows coming this weekend before holidays
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Pink Martini
With the arrival of the homestretch for the 2016 concert season, many acts are on the road – trying to get in a few more shows before the holiday season arrives in full swing.
There is a full slate on interesting area shows for December 15 including a multi-genre “little orchestra,”...
On Stage: WC’s Fitzgerald makes mark in Kinky Boots
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Ian Gallagher Fitzgerald
The stars have lined up nicely for aspiring young actor/dancer Ian Gallagher Fitzgerald and produced a celestial role and a heavenly opportunity for him.
Fitzgerald, a resident of Thornton and Bayard Rustin High graduate, got cast in the National Tour of “Kinky Boots” before he even graduated Marymount University in Manhattan...
Art Watch: Start your holidays at the Brandywine River Museum
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The best place to start this holiday season is at The Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford. The whole museum is tastefully decorated for the holidays with fresh wreaths and a holiday train that runs throughout the museum on 2000 feet of track.
Thursdays are particularly enchanting during the Winter, with the museum and café open until 9pm, one can experience...
On Stage: Bombadil overcomes challenges
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Bombadil
Bombadil, a band which is performing on December 8 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com), has proven that it knows how to make good music — and how to survive the elements
The band from the “Golden Triangle” area of North Carolina has dealt with personnel changes and with medical...
On Stage (Bonus): Live ‘For Today’ tonight at TLA
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
For Today
For those who live “for today,” today is for you – especially if the “for today” in question is the band For Today.
For Today, a Christian metalcore band from Iowa, will bring its “Farewell Tour” on December 6 to the Theatre of the Living Arts (334 South Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1011, http://www.lnphilly.com).
On Stage: Wright, Fischer bring distinctive voices to area
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Chely Wright
Two very distinctive and very influential female vocalists will be performing in the area in December 3 – Chely Wright in Sellersville and Lisa Fischer in Bryn Mawr.
Wright will be sharing the bill with the Amy Ray Band at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) on December 3.
On Stage: After the feast, a feast for the ears
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Sounds
Thanksgiving is a very laid-back day for most people (except those preparing dinner) – a day filled with eating, drinking, partying and watching special TV shows such as parades and traditional football games.
When the day after Thanksgiving arrives, it’s a day to shake off the lethargy, get energized and power into a festive three-day weekend.
Art Watch: Ivystone Studios holds its debut show
Also: area shows offer great holiday gift options
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
For this last week in November, several holiday art shows present great gift giving ideas, and the new Ivystone Studios in Downingtown has it opening show this Friday.
This weekend, November 25-26, 4-10pm, is the highly anticipated grand opening art show of Ivystone Studios, located at 138 Moore Road in Downingtown....
