On Stage: A woman born to be — and perform — ‘Jazz’ comes to Longwood

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Jazzmela Horn There are times that a child’s birth name can influence the child’s destiny. If a child is named Jazzmeia Horn, it would make sense if that child became a jazz musician or a horn player. And, that’s what happened for Jazzmeia Horn, who is performing twice this weekend at the Wine & Jazz Festival at Longwood Gardens (Route...

On Stage: Spackman returns to Phoenixville for Planned Parenthood benefit

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Anna Spackman Anna Spackman, a talented singer-songwriter whose career has bicoastal roots, played many shows in her formative years at Steel City Coffee House in Phoenixville. On July 27, Spackman will be performing in Phoenixville again. Laura Keen is hosting a benefit for Planned Parenthood’s West Chester Health Center in West Chester at her home at...