What To Do (Holiday edition): Holiday events abound locally this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brandywine Museum of Art
People in this area love to celebrate Christmas – frequently starting as soon as December arrives.
Fortunately, there are many Christmas events in the Brandywine Valley which have become an annual tradition for locals.
The Brandywine Museum of Art Route 1, Chadds Ford 610-388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org) is celebrating...
What To Do: Overwhelmed by holiday events? Here’s a few other options
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Reindeer arrive later in the week but cats get here first.
On December 20, the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Ave., Oaks, 484-754-3976, http://www.phillyexpocenter.com) is hosting the
“Loving Cats Worldwide® Catstravaganza: Philadelphia,” which is billed as “the show for people obsessed with cats!”
The feline-based experience...
On Stage: Hypnosis meets improve at The Colonial
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
HYPROV
The last time Colin Mochrie and Asad Mecci performed in this area was at Xcite Center at Parx Casino with a new show called “HYPROV: Improv under Hypnosis.”
Now, they are coming back with the same show in a new version — the highly successful, “Yes, It’s Real” Tour.
With new dates announced and fresh from visiting over...
Klotzbach, Lawrence honored with Service to Agriculture award
Meghan Klotzbach has been named 2025 Chester County Farmer of the Year, and State Representative John Lawrence has been recognized for Distinguished Service to Agriculture by AgConnect. Pictured (l to r): Don Cairns and Greg Newell of the AgConnect Executive Advisory Committee; Rachel Roberts, President, American Mushroom Institute; County Commissioner Eric Roe; Megan Klotzbach of Mother Earth...
CCIU’s HeadStart program named as one of Toy Drive beneficiaries
Team members from CCIU’s Head Start program attend the WSFS Bank & Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce Holiday Toy Drive breakfast, where donated gifts were gathered for distribution to local children and families. Pictured left to right are Tamara Acuna, assistant director of Student Services, and Shannon Dolan, practice based coach.
The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) announced...
What To Do: Firebird Festival, Valley Forge March and Mega pet adoption event
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Firebird Festival
You would be hard-pressed to find any kids with holiday gift request lists longer than the list of special events scheduled for this weekend – holiday happenings and non-holiday events.
Phoenixville’s annual Firebird Festival (Reservoir Park, 601 Franklin Avenue, Phoenixville, www.firebirdfestival.com) is set to light...
What To Do (Extra) Options to get away from the hustle and bustle of the holidays
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Brandywine Museum of Art
It’s less than two weeks until Christmas, and the holiday craziness is going on all around you — heavy road traffic, crowded stores, ridiculous lines at checkouts and long waits at restaurants – and Santa showing up everywhere. And, of course, there are guys with cauldrons ringing bells to solicit a donation everywhere...
On Stage: Top Ukraine signing star to perform two local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Iryna Fedyshyn
Ukrainians and Ukrainian-Americans from this area have not had a lot of good news in recent years.
This weekend will be different.
On December 13 and 14, Iryna Fedyshyn, one of Ukraine’s premier singing stars, will visit the area for a pair of holiday shows.
The concerts of “Ukraine Carols” will be held December 13...
Great Valley students create portraits of hope for children in Armenia
Four Great Valley High Schools pose with the artwork they created for The Memory Project.
National Art Honor Society (NAHS) students at Great Valley High School are bringing joy across continents through their participation in The Memory Project, creating personalized portraits for children and teens in Armenia who face significant challenges and hardships.
The Memory Project is an international...
FBI honors Valley Twp. Police
FBI-LEEDA Executive Director Jacques Battiste presents the award to Chief Glenn Eckman and Sergeant Timothy Parker.
The Valley Township Police Department has been awarded the prestigious FBI-Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) Agency Trilogy Award, a national honor recognizing agencies that demonstrate exceptional commitment to leadership development and professional excellence.
FBI-LEEDA...
