On Stage: The Play’s The Thing
With holidays looming, productions blossom around Delaware Valley
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Matilda The Musical is now playing at The Kimmel Center in Philadelphia through Nov. 29.
This is the time right now when several stage productions are muscling their way in and establishing their own space on the area entertainment calendar.
Now through November 29, the Kimmel Center’s...
County Chief of Detectives Vito to retire at end of 2015
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan congratulates Chief of Chester County Detectives James Vito on his retirement, effective at the end of the year.
WEST CHESTER — The county’s top investigative officer, Chester County Detectives Chief James Vito will retire at the end of 2015, District Attorney Tom Hogan said Wednesday.
Vito currently is the longest serving member of the District...
Some thanks, apologies and an update
After two weeks in the hospital, I’m finally on the mend
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
A funny thing happened on the way home from the Octorara-Unionville High School Football game on the night before Halloween: I got really, really sick.
So sick, I ended up in a local emergency room with what ultimately turned out to be a massive gastrointestinal infection. As that institution declined...
Art Watch: 40 years for UHS Art Gala
Also: Art Trust’s ‘Gifted’ Show opens Friday
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The Unionville High School Art Gala celebrates its 40th year of presenting a variety of innovative local artists alongside talented young high school art students from Unionville High School. This wonderful blend of student and professional art always creates such a fun upbeat energy to the show,...
Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to be stressful or even home cooked
Great local options and online resources can help make your feast easy and enjoyable for all
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Thanksgiving is at least a week away and there are many options so that the host or hostess can enjoy the day as much as the guests. Not everyone has the need to prepare an elaborate feast, serving a large turkey, tons of side dishes...
Art Partners student show starts Nov 24
Featuring students’ work of all ages
COATESVILLE – The Studio’s Student Art Show celebrates the creativity and artistic growth of students of all ages. Artwork will be on display from November 24 through December 7. Family, friends, and neighbors are invited to an opening reception on Tuesday, November 24, from 5 to 7 pm. The reception is free and open to the public; refreshments...
Paris
Two years and one month ago to the day, my husband and I were in Paris celebrating our 20th
wedding anniversary. It was a dream of mine to see the Eiffel Tower and stroll along the
Champs Elysee.
On Stage: Part II
By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times
It’s always a good trait to have the ability to laugh at yourself.
This weekend, Philadelphia will have the opportunity to laugh at itself when Chicago’s legendary sketch and improv comedy theater Second City performs three shows on November 13 and 14 the Kimmel Center (Broad and Spruce streets, Philadelphia, 215-731-3333, www.kimmelcenter.org).
The...
On Your Table: Pumpkins & squash, of course!
Fall’s bounty yields wonderful decorative and edible options
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent
Right now we are celebrating the fall season with dishes that take advantage of seasonal colors and flavors. Think orange and bright yellow colors along with hearty greens. And then there are more whimsical approaches. The Chadd’s Ford historical society recently conducted...
What to Do: Dogs, history, trains, crafts, mums and more!
By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times
The “Dog Days” of summer are long gone for this year. The “Dog Days’ of autumn are coming up this weekend. On November 14 and 15, the National Dog Show will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave., Oaks, 484-754-3976, http://nds.nationaldogshow.com).
The show’s sponsor – the Kennel Club of Philadelphia – will...
