KCSD – Arts & excitement this holiday season

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Good Stuff: Local folks doing things that will make you smile

Got ‘good stuff’ to share?…Like what you see? Contact ki*@*********es.com and “like”us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TheTimesOfChesterCounty  (Submissions are due by the 15th and 30th monthly; subject to editorial review.) Who do YOU know below? ‘Note’worthy…Congratulations to Coatesville Area Senior High artist Alicia Fierro.  Alicia’s design was selected for...

What To Do: It’s holiday excitement from wall to wall

Ballet, candlelight tours, shows, music — everything to get you in the holiday spirit By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Brandywine Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” will have eight performances now through Dec. 21 at West chester University. For families as well as fans of the arts, one of the most popular annual holiday activities each year is attending a performance of the classic...

Santa is coming to area, thanks to Longwood Fire Co.

Santa Claus will be riding with Longwood Fire Company this weekend and next. Get ready! The season’s jolliest man — Santa Claus is coming to your town, thanks to the Longwood Fire Company. Santa will be making the rounds the next two weekends, with visits Saturday, Dec. 13 in East Marlborough, Dec. 14 in Kennett Township. Santa comes back next weekend, Dec. 20 in Pocopson and Dec. 21 in...

Jackson to sign books at Galer, Dec. 14

Robert C. Jackson at work. EAST MARLBOROUGH — Renowned artist Robert C. Jackson will be at Galer Estate Winery in Kennett Square this Sunday December 14th from 3-6pm for a book-signing of his newly released collaborative book project Behind the Easel: The Unique Voices of 20 Contemporary Representational Painters.   This book represents the culmination of many years of work where the Chester...

Holiday happenings hit high gear

From horse carriage rides, to shows and more, the holidays take center stage By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Kennett Symphony of Chester County will perform “Pops Goes the Holiday” at 7:30 p.m. at Kennett High School, Dec. 6. The holiday season has officially arrived in Kennett Square. On December 6, the Kennett Symphony of Chester County will perform “Pops Goes the Holiday” at...

Northbrook Marketplace hosts Paws-4-Vets Christmas tree sale

No ‘bones about it’ – this sale helps change lives  By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times POCOPSON – The Paws4Vets program invites the  community to consider helping disabled Veterans receive therapy dogs when purchasing their Christmas trees this year. Photo compliments of Joan Brady Photography The tree sale lot, located on the idyllic property of Northbrook Marketplace, 1805...

Winter sports registration starts Dec. 15 for area YMCAs

Registration for YMCA of Greater Brandywine winter sports leagues and clinics begins December 15 and runs through January 18. Register before December 21 for a $15 savings.   A variety of sports leagues such as basketball, indoor soccer, floor hockey, indoor flag football and volleyball are available at different branches and open to youth ages 3 to 14. The leagues run from February 2 to March...

Sanderson Museum remembers Tommy Thompson

Museum remembers first curator By Linda Banks, Special to The Times The first curator of the Sanderson Museum, Tommy Thompson, is warmly remembered by staff and board members. In November the last flash of sun adds final colorful brilliance to our trees and our lives, but autumn also predicts falling leaves and winter’s chill.  November always brings the fleeting Sanderson Museum schedule...

Hickman 15th annual Holiday Bazaar, Dec. 5 & 6

A preview of the items for sale at “Grandma’s Attic” at The Hickman Annual Holiday Bazaar, which takes place this weekend, Dec. 5 & 6 in West Chester. WEST CHESTER — If you’re looking for a unique holiday shopping experience in the heart of West Chester, stop by The Hickman’s 15th Annual Holiday Bazaar on Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6. Items available for...