On Stage (Extra): All the world’s a stage
Local productions, shows have distinctly international flair this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Austrailia’s Tai Wilkenfeld comes to The Ardmore, Saturday.
If you look at the entertainment calendar for the next week, you’ll detect a very definite international vibe — musical acts from Italy and Australia, a ballet based on a Spanish novel, a musical built around...
Commissioners salute Womens’ History Month
Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Kathi Cozzone and Michelle Kichline with representatives from the “Your Vote is Your Voice! Empowered Women Vote” organization, along with Chester County employees, at the presentation of the Women’s History Month proclamation.
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Commissioners proclaimed March as Women’s History Month at this week’s Commissioners’...
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...
