On Stage: Uke virtuoso comes to Phoenixville
Tiffany, yes that Tiffany, is back and playing Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
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Hawaii native Jake Shimabukuro just released his “best of” live collection album — an album titled “Live In Japan.” On April 17, his fans will be able to experience the ukulele master “Live in Phoenixville,” when Shimabukuro performs in concert at the Colonial Theatre (Bridge Street,...
Moms come together to help beloved Chick-Fil-A employee
Always quick to help others, local man gets assistance to get the shoes he needs
A Facebook group of Chester County women named MomAdvice heard that Chick-Fil-A employee George Holston needed special diabetic shoes but could not afford them. With the original goal of raising $200, the group was on hand today to present Holston with the $1,800 collected in less than 5 days.
By Lauren Parker-Gill,...
Don’t retire — Refire!
Retirement doesn’t have to be an end, it can be a beginning
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Why, when we retire, do we think having a schedule is bad? From the time we are born, to the time we are middle aged, we have always been on a schedule, from feeding time, to nap time, school time, work, kids, and on it goes. These schedules helped us to push our potentiality by helping...
Art Watch: Delaware Valley Art League
An opportunity to celebrate beauty
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This Saturday, April 16th “Chroma and Contrast” opens at Beauty Gallery in Newtown Square, featuring brightly colored juried art selections from members of the Delaware Valley Art League (DVAL). Beauty Gallery is located at 3857 Providence Road in Newtown Square, and offers an ever-changing permanent gallery as well...
On Your Table: Comfort food for cool spring days
With cold and windy (and even snowy) days, meals to warm the heart
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Few things beat a classic pot roast on a cold, rainy Spring day.
With rain and yes, even snow enveloping the area last weekend, it sure seemed a good time to hunker down to make and eat comforting food. Although the enormous fluffy flakes were beautiful, it’s April for goodness...
Nourish brings fresh food to those in need
Good Samaritan project helps put homeless to work
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
The Nourish Mobile Market has made 176 stops in just six months, at senior centers, local YMCAs and other locations throughout Chester County. Photo courtesy of Nourish Mobile Market.
PHOENIXVILLE – The Nourish Mobile Market, also called a mobile farmers market, has been making its way around Chester...
Getting over the hurdle that is mid-life
Embrace change and know it gets better
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I just celebrated a birthday with a “5” on the end. I don’t like them as much, to be honest. Now I have to say that I’m in my “MIDthirties” and that just doesn’t sound as good as “early 30’s”. (Oh shush. It’s MY article. If I want to let people think I’m 35, that is my choice. It’s called...
What To Do: Made in The Americas
Winterthur looks at Asian influence on American design
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library looks at the impact of Asian sensibility on American designs in its “Made in the Americas: The New World Discovers Asia” display.
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52 just south of the Pennsylvania state line, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, http://www.winterthur.org)...
Coffee With a Cop comes to Coatesville
Chief, officers share java & conversation with local residents
By Lauren Parker- Gill, News Editor, The Times
Coatesville resident Casey Hart (right) visited Fuel City Cafe with her daughter, Fiona (4) for Coffee with the Chief to speak with Chief Laufer regarding some minor issues in her neighborhood.
COATESVILLE – The City’s Police Department kicked off the first “Coffee with the...
On Stage: Festival of the Arts in Philly
Three legendary country performers share Wilmington stage
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Amir El Saffar and his ensemble performs ‘Rivers of Sound’ as part of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts.
The Kimmel Center is presenting a huge cultural event called the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) from April 8-23 at a variety of venues in...
