High School memories remind us how far we’ve come
We may be a bit older, but we’re wiser for the journey
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Last night was my 25th high school reunion. That is painful to type out in black and white. How is it possible that a QUARTER of a CENTURY has gone by? Putting it that way makes it sound even more horrifying.
There was a bright spot, however. My girlfriend Sharon pointed out that enduring our...
What To Do: Patriot’s Day in Chadds Ford
And….Santa comes to Kennett, rides helicopters and trains to kick off holiday season
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The annual “Patriot’s Day” celebration will be held Saturdayat the Brandywine Battlefield in Chads Ford.
On November 29, it will be time to celebrate “Patriot’s Day” which is not to be confused with “Patriot Day” or “Patriots’ Day” or a day to...
On Stage: Jeffrey Gaines hit The Flash
Also: Serafin String Quartet, Micky Dolenz, Scrooge and more!
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Jeffrey Gaines brings his powerful music to The Flash in Kennett Square, Nov. 29.
It’s been almost a quarter of a century since Jeffrey Gaines signed his first recording deal with a major label. It’s been 22 years since his debut album “Jeffrey Gaines” was released on Chrysalis Records.
It’s...
Two arrested in Downingtown shooting
Allegedly fled to New Mexico before being apprehended
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Tyler Peters
Two men are facing charges with the shooting of a Downingtown man on Nov. 17, after they were taken into custody last week in New Mexico.
Authorities announced the arrest and pending charges against the two, Tuesday.
Darrance Peters, 23, of Coatesville, and Tyler Peters, 23, of Harrisburg were arrested...
Art Watch: art makes a marvelous gift
Galleries all over Chester County are open and ready for your shopping needs
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The best gift is something that is hand-made, and if you cannot make it yourself, then you might consider having some shopping fun at any of the holiday art venues in our area – also a great way to support local arts!
This week all of the local galleries are open for holiday...
Daghir to serve as Christmas parade grand marshall
Long-time Coatesville Area High School music teacher Jerry Daghir returns to the area to serve as one of the grand marshalls for this years Coatesville Christmas Parade, Dec. 6.
COATESVILLE — Like the scene out of “White Christmas” where all of the men who served under “The General” pour into the Vermont lodge (where he is now the owner and part-time caretaker) and surprise...
This or that: Find those fabulous looks for less
You can enjoy high style without running up a big bill
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I am a huge fan of Barney’s Department Store creative genius, Simon Doonan, and his exquisite fashion sense; HOWEVER, his “Top 10 Holiday Gifts for Every Fashion Girl” via PopSugar (http://bit.ly/1FcR4sR) was a little out of my price range. I decided to take his recommendations and make them...
Coatesville’s late flurry dooms D-Town East, 31-12
Red Raiders advance to District One AAAA final next week versus Pennsbury
CALN — Matching a stifling defense with its usual explosive offense, Coatesville turned a nailbiter at halftime into an 31-12 win over rival Downingtown East, to advance to next week’s AAAA District One final against Pennsbury.
The Red Raiders (13-0) were matched almost play for play in the first half by the Cougars...
What To Do: Holiday season goes into high gear
Longwood, Winterthur, Nemours decked out for season
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Christmas at Longwood Gardens kicks off Nov. 27.
There is a wide array of holiday attractions in the area each year — small, large, indoor, outdoor, secular, religious — but few can compare to “A Longwood Gardens Christmas.”
The festive holiday display at Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett...
On Stage: Gillian Grassie comes home
Also: Orpheus Supertones, Genesis’ Steve Hackett and more on local stages
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Gillian Grassie, a 2005 Unionville High School graduate, is coming home to perform after playing shows around the world.
Chadds Ford’s globe-trotting musician Gillian Grassie is coming home — at least for a few weeks. Grassie, who now lives in Berlin, Germany, will...
