Art Watch: mixing art and dance to delight
Highspire Ballet Academy to show art and movement, Feb. 27
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This Saturday, February 27th, the Highspire Ballet Academy in Downingtown will be hosting a very unique art event that will be a thrill to all your artistic senses. From 10am -5pm there will be a multiple live sessions of art and movement. Under the directorship of Gleidson Hoffmann, ballet dancers will...
Local police warn against ‘puffing’
The ice scraper being given out by local police to remind folks not to leave their cars running and unlocked to warm up.
With some of the frigid temperatures seen in the county in recent weeks, it’s understandable wanting to start and pre-warm your car, but local police are warning about the risks of “puffing” to keep warm on a cold morning.
Coatesville Police and the PA Auto...
Brandywine Roller Derby opens season March 12
CALN — World class Roller Derby is alive and well in Chester County
Brandywine Roller Derby is kicking off the 2016 season with a name change and an exciting home opener against the Ithaca League of Women Skaters, March 12.
After five years as the Brandywine Roller Girls, the league decided to replace “Girls” with “Derby” in order to better encompass all of the individuals who make BRD...
What To Do: Need we say more? Chocolate in Kennett Sq.
Also: Fosse shows Chicago, Pippin come to area
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Once again, the United Way of Southern Chester County holds its annual Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival at Kennett High School, Feb. 21.
Every year, when February rolls around, the United Way of Southern Chester County holds a special event to celebrate chocolate. On February 21, the organization will present...
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...
Local police warn of fake IRS call scam
More than $23 million has been stolen, nationally, with fake calls
By Lauren Parker- Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
WEST CALN – With tax season in full swing, some Chester County local police departments are warning residents of phone and email scams from individuals claiming to represent the IRS.
Phone scammers are using fake names and IRS badge numbers, along with a toll free number that appears...
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...
Victory announces merger with Southern Tier
DOWNINGTOWN — Having just marked 20 years in the craft brewing industry, Victory Brewing Company (Victory) proudly announces a landmark alliance with Southern Tier Brewing Company (Southern Tier) under parent company Artisanal Brewing Ventures (ABV). As the first major transaction of 2016 within the rapidly evolving craft beer industry, this union presents a new model for craft beer partnerships...
Scalia’s death puts Toomey in an impossible position
Plus: more juvenile budget behavior and the Kane show that will never end
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
After this past week of watching Pennsylvania politics, I almost wish I was back on the serious pain meds I took after my recent back surgery — because it wasn’t exactly a week that covered the commonwealth with glory and it hurt a bit to watch it all.
From the juvenile tussle over the...
