On Stage: 55th annual Philly Folk Festival on tap
Folk stars shine at Delaware Valley institution
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Hello Strangers
Thankfully, the oppressive heat wave that has blanketed the area lately seems to have reached its final stages. That’s good news for everyone — especially for the thousands of music fans who will be attending this weekend’s Philadelphia Folk Festival.
The Philadelphia Folk Festival...
Art Watch: Members’ show at Oxford Art Alliance
Broadway comes to West Chester
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The 2016 Oxford Arts Alliance Member’s Show starts this Friday, August 19th, with an opening at their Third Street gallery from 5-8pm sponsored by Armstrong Cable Company.
“This year’s Member’s Show is a real community art show, exhibiting art by the professional artist to the weekend amateur – which...
On Stage (extra): Sover brings red-hot guitar to Chesco
70s rock legends Styx performs in the area this week
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Greg Sover
Philadelphia may be home to guitar ace Greg Sover but he’ll be spending time in Chester County over the next few days.
On August 13, Sover will have a “CD Release Party” at the Steel City Coffee House (203 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, 610-933-4043, www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com). Then,...
On Stage: Go-Gos about to be Gone-Gone
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
“Going…Going…Gone” is a great name for a band’s farewell tour. It’s a perfect name the Go-Go’s farewell tour.
That’s the description on the top of the entry page on the Go-Go’site. The Go-Go’s Farewell Tour that visits the area on August 11 for a show at Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0150, www.thefillmorephilly.com).
The...
Art Watch: Artists speak tonight at Church St. Gallery
Also: Lisa Sabol’s glass works at Galer Estate, Friday
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Tonight, Tuesday August 9th, at 7pm in West Chester, visit Church Street Gallery for a fascinating discussion with six artists from their current Summer Group Show at 12 South Church Street, that goes through the end of August.
Artists Robert Bohne, Terry DeAngelo, Sandra Severson, John Suplee, Jessica...
On Stage: Selwyn Birchwood making a name for himself
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Selwin Birchwood
Selwyn Birchwood is one of the brightest new stars to emerge in the world of blues music in recent years. And, he will be one of the brightest stars at this weekend’s Riverfront Blues & BBQ Festival (Tubman-Garrett Park, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-576-2139, http://riverfrontbluesfestde.com/) with a performance on August 7.
In 2013,...
Art Watch (extra): Art abounds for First Friday
First Friday events in Kennett, West Chester highlight schedule
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This Friday from 6-9pm, Mala Galleria at 206 East State Street will hold the opening reception for “New Leaf”, paintings by local artist Joanne Mark. New Leaf debuts her recent exploration of new techniques to increase the textural complexity of her works as she turns over a new artistic...
Art Watch: Murder mystery art stroll is back
Search for clues in Kennett, find fun and art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The Kennett Square Murder Mystery Art Stroll is back! Friday, August 5th starting at 6:45 pm, visitors will embark on a “Clue” like hunt through stores and galleries to try to solve this year’s Art Stroll Mystery. The Murder Mystery Art Stroll starts at the Genesis Walkway, where visitors are introduced...
On Stage (Extra): Just say ‘Yes’ to classic rockers
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Yes
Area music fans that enjoy pop/rock music with beautiful vocals, tasty arrangements, heartfelt emotion and a bit of classical music in the DNA are in for a treat over the next week.
Yes, the iconic prog/symphonic rock band from England will be performing on July 31 at Sands Bethlehem Event Center (77 Sands Boulevard, Bethlehem, www.sandseventcenter.com/e). ...
On Stage: Nalani & Sarina twice as good
Also: Rich Robinson gets past The Black Crowes
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nalani & Sarina
There can be good things about a buzz and there can be bad things.
A buzz at an outdoor picnic can be a bad thing because it probably means that there are pesky insects in the area. A buzz in electronic equipment is definitely a bad thing. A buzz is also something bad if it describes a driver’s...
