A few pointers on that SAT essay

Express your real feelings, offer personal examples and keep it simple By Heather Lobb, Special to KennettTimes.com You want me to write about what? There aren’t many students that can say they are completely comfortable writing an essay, let alone a timed essay for which they cannot plan.  So here are a few tips to scoring well on the SAT essay.

Brandywine Valley Chorale features McCartney

April 28 concert features Philadelphia-area premiere of classical work, plus pop hits WEST CHESTER — In its fifth season, The Brandywine Valley Chorale (BVC) presents Love & Revolution, The Music of Paul McCartney Led by Artistic Director Jason Throne, the BVC’s Spring Concert will be performed on Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church, 730 South New Street, West Chester.

Longwood Gardens, a field trip tradition

Re-acquainting with a Chester County landmark – A commentary by Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennetTimes.com   Longwood Gardens photo by Dave Conard KENNETT SQUARE—A funny thing happened the other day when my daughter came home from school almost bursting with excitement  because she had been told by her teacher that her class was going to get to go on a field trip. “Field trip”...

Kennett High to stage Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

The Kennett High School players take on Andrew Lloyd Weber’s first biblical epic, March 15-17 By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE—Kennett High School’s theater troupe is preparing to take their audience on a colorful journey back to ancient Egypt in Andrew Lloyd Weber’s Tony Award-winning musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. “Every year...

A list to celebrate a birthday

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com This weekend marks the 1st birthday of this column! Yes, it’s true! And, I have had THE BEST TIME writing an article every week for the past twelve months. I must admit that I find it hysterical when I hear people describe my fashion opinions/musings as “controversial.”  As if telling women that they deserve to wake up in the morning and...

Barrels on the Brandywine kicks off this weekend

March is a local wine lovers dream, as events at seven local wineries offer fun, food and music Starting this weekend, local wine lovers will quite literally be able to get their fill of the best in local vintages, as the ninth annual Barrels on the Brandywine kicks off. The wineries of the Brandywine Valley Wine Trail in will be holding their annual “Barrels on the Brandywine” event every...

Kennett High School to hold benefit concert

On March 25th KHS will host the 5th Annual Jonathan Beech Memorial Concert, sponsored by ING Direct  By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, Kennetttimes.com KENNETT SQUARE — For a parent, the death of a child is hardship too distressing for words; nothing can be said or done to take away the anguish felt during such a terrible loss. However, in one way, musician Donna Beech’s son, Jonathan—who...

Kennett parks authority to hold planning session, March 14

Anson B. Nixon Park. KENNETT SQUARE — The Kennett Area Park Authority (KAPA) announces the commencement of a Master Plan project for the Anson B. Park that will provide the vision and strategic direction for Park features and facilities. On March 14, at 6:00 p.m., at the Genesis HealthCare building (101 E. State Street, Kennett Square, PA – enter at side near parking garage walkway) the public...

Sign of Spring: Kennett Square’s Art Stroll is back

Shops, galleries to stay open late March 2; art, food, music just part of the fun The display window of Lesher Paintings on State Street. Lesher's will be one of the merchant's participating in the Art Stroll. By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE — It’s that time again; for Historic Kennett Square’s First Friday Art Stroll that is. Residents...

Time-tested tips for the SAT

By Bradley Everett, Special to KennettTimes.com Everyone has his or her own test-taking strategies.  Some of them work, like making sure you get a good night’s sleep the night before, and some…don’t work, like wearing your lucky t-shirt.  So here are some great tips that have been proven to work on the SAT. The SAT is comprised of 3 sections, which are reading, writing, and mathematics. ...