On Stage: Robust calendar of live music this weekend

From punk to jazz, there’s something for everyone By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Wolfmother Area music fans who want to enjoy a live concert (or two…or three) are in for a treat this weekend. The calendar of live shows around the area features music in a large range of styles and genres by bands from very diverse locations. Start with the list of some of the bands set to play...

Art Watch: Wineries get in the picture

Photography arts front and center for Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times For the entire month of March, seven winery tasting rooms on The Brandywine Artisan Wine Trail will be celebrating the “Art of Photography” with photography solo and group art shows. Following a very popular “Art of the Valentine” theme in February, this March month marks...

YMCA to host free screening of addiction film

WEST CHESTER — While the stats may be grim – with some 22 million Americans suffering from addiction and only 1 in 10 ever receiving treatment – the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is working to offer help and hope to those impacted by the grip of addiction. Partnering with Kacie’s Cause and the Chester County Chapter of Pennsylvania Recovery Organization – Achieving Community Together (PRO-ACT),...

PSP Strong to support State Troopers in need

You can show your support for PSP STRONG by ordering a number of products, including t-shirts, from the organization’s Web site. WILKES-BARRE – PSP STRONG, INC. announced this week it is now officially a public charity with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code.  Contributions donated to PSP STRONG are fully tax-deductible retroactive to...

KHS’ first Mini-THON a big success

Students more than triple their original fundraising goal   KENNETT SQUARE – Approximately 170 KHS students stayed on their feet from 10 PM Friday, February 26 to 6 AM Saturday morning for Mini-THON, an event to raise money for the Four Diamonds Fund to benefit pediatric cancer research and families whose children are battling the disease. Organizers for the event set a first-year...

Looking in the mirror

Maybe it’s not the people you date, but your approach By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times Answer these questions honestly: Do you pick out men to date from online websites just from their first profile picture? Do your friends or family tell you you’re too picky, but you tell them you just have high standards? Have you ever been on a date and were worried that someone you know may walk...

Dinniman urges local alternative fuel grant applications

State Sen. Andy Dinniman (D-19) WEST CHESTER – State Senator Andy Dinniman encouraged local municipalities, school districts, businesses and nonprofit organizations to take advantage of Pennsylvania’s Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) program. The program opened February 20 and an estimated $7 million in grants is now available to eligible applicants.

KHS presents Beauty & the Beast, March 10-12

Reserve your tickets today by visiting www.kcsd.org   Kennett High School will present its annual musical March 10 – 12.  This year’s production of the show Beauty and the Beast includes a cast of seventy-eight Kennett High School singers, actors, and dancers.  Katie Soukup is the music director, and Cindy Albertini is the stage director/choreographer. Julie Bolten serves as the...

Half Marathon to benefit Domestic Violence Center

WEST CALN — The Chester County Half Marathon & Memorial 5k (CCH) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed 2015 that serves the community by providing a world class half marathon, 5K and related events to raise funds to benefit local charities, while promoting health and fitness. The event was born out of the tragic loss of Jacinda Miller to an act of domestic violence in late 2014. Jacinda...

67th Chadds Ford Art Show & Sale, March 11 & 12

This year’s Chadds Ford Art Show & Sale — the 67th — promises to be the best ever. The event kicks off with a preview night on March 11, with the show taking place the next day, March 12. Gathered to work on the show are: Kara Hyman (co-chair), Shawn Dutkiewicz (Principal CFE), Maggie Niemkiewicz (co-chair), Lisa Albany (co-chair) Featured Artist Helena van Emmerik-Finn and Donating...