What To Boo: Halloween events for the timid and not-so-timid
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Halloween events and activities should be scary. They should be scream-inducing. They should be off-limits for the timid.
Fortunately, this area has a multitude of Halloween events – many of which rank high on the fright level.
The intriguing new production Paranormal Cirque (https://paranormalcirque.com), which is intended for a mature audience,...
What To Do: Chester County Day celebrates 82nd anniversary
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chester County Day (locations around Chester County, 610-431-5301, www.chestercountyday.com) is one of the oldest annual events in the Brandywine Valley.
On October 7, the 2023 Chester County Day, which will be held in and around West Chester, is celebrating its 82nd anniversary and is honoring the 130th anniversary of Chester County Hospital.
Chester...
What To Do: First Fridays filled with fun in the area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Amazingly, it’s already July. And, the start of the month means that it’s time for First Friday events.
When the first Friday of the month comes around, it’s a good time to spend the evening in West Chester or Lancaster.
On July 5, West Chester will host its version of First Friday (downtown West Chester, http://www.downtownwestchester.com)....
What To Do: With a break in the weather, get outside for summer fun
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Goshen Fair
This is the time of the year for outdoors festivals such as country fairs, festivals honoring a particular fruit or vegetable and outdoor concerts.
One of the best — and longest-running — is the annual Goshen Country Fair (Goshen Fairgrounds, Park Avenue, East Goshen, 610- 430-1554, www.goshencountryfair.org). The fair,...
What To Do: First Friday looms large
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Amazingly, it’s already July. And, the start of the month means that it’s time for First Friday events.
When the first Friday of the month comes around, it’s a good time to spend the evening in West Chester or Lancaster.
On July 6, West Chester will host its version of First Friday (downtown West Chester, http://www.downtownwestchester.com)....
What To Do: Nothing says summer like a Hootenanny
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Camphill Kimberton’s Hootenanny
One of the area’s nicest summertime family events is Camphill Kimberton’s Hootenanny, a popular festival of local music and food. The event will be held on July 8 from 3-9 p.m. at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills (1601 Pughtown Road, Kimberton, 610-935-0300, www.camphillkimberton.org).
The roster of musicians for...
What To Do: Turks Head Music fest
Kimberton Fair starts Monday; Lancaster Jazz fest gets swinging
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Phyllis Chapel is among the many artists performing at the annual Turks head Festival in West Chester.
The Turk’s Head Music Festival in West Chester (Everhart Park, Bradford Avenue and Everhart Street, West Chester, 610-436-9010, http://www.turksheadfestival.com) just keeps motoring on year-after-year...
