Art Watch: Get the picture at Brandywine River Museum
Also: Don’t miss a last chance to see Frolic Weymouth’s art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Visit the Brandywine River Museum of Art this weekend for an all-family feast for the eyes. The new exhibition “Get the Picture! Contemporary Book Illustration” is in full swing and an absolutely delightful show, superbly guest curated by H. Nichols B. Clark. “Get the Picture!”...
On Stage: Duran Duran still hungry
Ex ‘Men At Work’ frontman back from ‘Down Under’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Duran Duran
MTV hit the airwaves in America in 1981. Right around the same time, Duran Duran was beginning its long musical career across the ocean in Birmingham, England in 1978.
A lot has changed since then. MTV is no longer a video-driven cable channel and synth-pop no longer...
Art Watch: Chester County schools make art to beautify their schools
Parents, artists working together to enhance schools
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
At the end of the school year, several Chester County schools completed huge beautification art projects that have transformed areas of their school environments into vibrant, joyful creative spaces. Greenwood Elementary School, in Kennett Square, just finished a large mosaic mural project for their lobby entrance,...
On Stage (Extra): Zmeds keeping the Everly Bros. sound alive
Sixth annual 717 Fest in Lancaster, Sunday
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Birddogs
The Everly Brothers made pop music that was truly timeless. The brothers — Don and Phil Everly — had their own style of country-influenced rock that featured the kind of tight harmonies that only brothers can produce.
The Everly Brothers made their last recording as a duo in 1998. On January...
On Stage: Anna Rose packs a lot into a small package
Also: Navy Gangs hit Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Anna Rose
Anna Rose may be short in stature but she carries a lot of music in her 5-foot body. And, Rose may be young but she carries lifetimes of music and entertainment traditions in her DNA.
Rose’s music combines her powerful vocals with a solid music backing that draws from rock, blues and R&B. The New York-based singer/songwriter/guitarist...
Art Watch: ‘Are We In Chester County?’
Street Road Artists Space celebrates Londonderry exhibition
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This Saturday from 1-7pm, Street Road Artists Space will have a closing reception party for the exhibition “7000 Acres.” 7000 Acres is a year-long interactive collection project and exhibition that brings to life the history of the 7000 acres that represent Londonderry Township. To celebrate...
On Stage (Extra): Sublime With Rome returns to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Sublime with Rome
It’s been almost a year to the day when Sublime with Rome visited Philadelphia for a show at Festival Pier. The band was touring in support of its recent album, “Sirens.”
Now, Sublime with Rome is coming back to Philly — back to the same venue.
What To Do: ‘The Blob’ returns to Phoenixville
Stay cool with these hot summer activities
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The annual BlobFest in Phoenixville is unique — in the correct sense of the word. In the whole world, there is just one BlobFest and it’s held every year right here in Chester County.
“The Blob” is a low-budget horror film that was filmed at the Colonial Theatre and other locations around Phoenixville...
Art Watch: Group Invitational Exhibit
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Nine specially selected artists unite in Church Street Gallery’s first Group Invitational exhibit, opening this Friday July 8th at 5pm at 12 South Church Street in West Chester. Painters include Robert Bohne, Polly Davis Chalfant, Terry DeAngelo, Monique Lazard, John Murray, Sandra Severson, John Suplee, Jessica Turgoose, and an intimate solo exhibition...
On Stage: The Yardbirds keep on going
Vans’ Warped Tour enters third decade
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
60’s rock legends The Yardbirds have survived changing rosters, the departure of superstars and more, and still keep on rocking.
If you’ve ever seen the movie “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” you surely remember the Black Knight. He challenges King Arthur who then cuts off the knight’s left arm....
