Students bring Shakespearean adaptations to the stage in West Chester
Students will present their interpretations of Shakespearean plays at the Chester County Shakespeare Festival on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre in West Chester.
Chester County students will gather to perform their versions of Shakespearean classics at the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre in West Chester on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.
The event, which is free to attend and...
What To Do (Mothers’ Day edition): Kennett Symphony at Winterthur
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kennett Symphony at Winterthur
Sunday is Mother’s Day which means there will be a wide array of special events to celebrate the occasion – and that it will be virtually impossible to get reservations at area restaurants at this late date.
Winterthur (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-4600,www.winterthur.org) will welcome mothers on Mother’s...
What To Do: Willowdale Steeplechase tops list of weekend events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Willowdale Steeplechase
Undeniably, Brandywine Valley is known for being horse country. It has established its reputation as an area known for staging top-flight equestrian events.
The 2024 equestrian season had its unofficial start last weekend with a big annual point-to-point event in Delaware.
This weekend, the spotlight will be on the Annual...
Chester County Academic team members honored
Pictured from left to right are Alex Chen, the Howard M. Reinard, Jr. Competitor of the Year, and Nathan Schlamb, the Coach of the Year, both of West Chester East High School.
After several months of studying, practicing, and rigorous competition, Chester County high school students gathered at the Downingtown Country Club on Friday, May 3, to honor the hard work and dedication of the Chester County...
Chester County Library’s 1st Local Author Showcase on May 19
Join the Chester County Library for its inaugural Read Local! event, which will feature authors and illustrators from Chester County and neighboring regions in Pennsylvania. The event will showcase a variety of genres for both children and adults.
According to April Nickel, the Youth Services Director at Chester County Library, the intention behind this event is to spotlight selected authors and...
Oxford Area High School alumna addresses Chester County Student Forum as Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker Margaret (Maggie) Walsh addressed the members of the 2023-24 Chester County Student Forum at a celebratory banquet.
High school students from across Chester County gathered on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, to celebrate the culmination of the 2023-24 Chester County Student Forum with a banquet at the Desmond Hotel. The event featured a presentation by keynote speaker Margaret (Maggie)...
What To Do: Point-to-Point at Winterthur, Cinco De Mayo & more
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This weekend has a trifecta of events which are traditionally party time events – Cinco de Mayo, the Kentucky Derby and Winterthur Point-to-Point.
There will be a bustle of activity this weekend on Kennett Pike just a few miles south of Kennett Square at Winterthur (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-4600,www.winterthur.org) with the staging...
DASD students raise more than $7K for Autism Research
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Zech McPhearson, Kylie Kelce, Miss Pennsylvania’s Teen Lizzie Shacklett, Philadelphia Cheerleaders Deja and Samantha, the Eagles Autism Foundation Executive Director Ryan Hammond, and Swoop join DASD Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Justin Brown and the students at Shamona Creek Elementary School.
Bradford Heights Elementary School and Shamona Creek...
Amarante-Craig elected to lead Kennett Area Community Service
Ana Amarante-Craig
Kennett Area Community Service (KACS), elected Ana Amarante-Craig, Esquire, President of the 70-year-old organization. This is significant because this marks the first Hispanic/Latino person to lead the organization.
Ana is a Partner and Trial Attorney at the law firm of HGSK, P.C. In Chester County, she has served as a longstanding volunteer of LCH Health and Community Services...
KSQ Farmers Market to move to new location
Produce shown from previous years at the KSQ Farmers Market.
As the KSQ Farmers Market enters its 25th season, the roots of this bountiful community grow even stronger and deeper. Much like the ground that yields the nourishing produce that feeds our bodies, the KSQ Farmers Market nurtures all who enter, cultivating growth, connection, and a shared sense of belonging.
Now, at a new location outside...
