On Stage: thrill to ‘The Illusionists’
Also: Midge Ure, Above & Beyond, The Mavericks and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Illusionists — Witness the Impossible will have a six day run at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.
There are magicians everywhere and magic shows pop up on entertainment calendars on a regular basis. But, it’s safe to say that they all pale in comparison to “The Illusionists...
Are you energy rich or energy poor?
Keeping your internal battery charged so you can thrive
By Dr. Matthew Lapp, Columnist, The Times
A friend of mine asks the question, “how bubbly is your inner champagne?” That is to say, how full of vitality are you? Have you ever pondered this question for yourself and thought, “there’s got to be more to life than this?” No one wants to drink flat champagne, but how often do we...
Art Watch: Beat the cold with local art options
Relax and warm up with a Fine Art Stroll
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
With the wintry chill setting in, you need to stay warm and fuel up your senses. There are a lot of wonderful local art shows in our area where you can relax in a warm gallery environment and charge up your senses. This is also a great time to sign up for art classes in any of our neighborhood venues: The Chester County...
Snow closes schools, makes slick highways
Both county political parties forced to postpone annual conventions
Roughly a half foot of snow blanketed much of Chester County overnight, closing schools and some businesses — and postponing both county political parties’ annual conventions, this after a bout of extreme cold temperatures — some of the coldest in the region in two decades.
Although the snow wrapped up Tuesday morning, weather...
NYC Fashion Week: just as magical as you’d think
My first time won’t be my last time at legendary fashion event
“Every year the women of New York leave the past behind and look forward to the future…this is known as Fashion Week”~ Carrie Bradshaw, Sex & The City
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
And, this year, I got to attend my first show: Katie Ermilio! See pics below. It was every bit as magical an experience...
Is Wolf angling to make a deal with GOP legislators?
With his base secured, a deal on liquor privatization, pensions could be in play
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Depending on who is reading the tea leaves, Gov. Tom Wolf is either drawing a line in the sand — and guaranteeing four years of abject gridlock, or he’s securing the base with the idea that he’s going to have to make deals in the coming weeks and months that won’t be popular...
What To Do: Valentine’s Day at Hagley
A slate full of fun to enjoy with someone you love, or want to
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Hagley Museum hosts its annual Victorine’s Valentine Day event, Saturday from 12;30 to 4 p.m.
Probably no-one needs to be reminded that this weekend is Valentine’s Day Weekend but suggestions on how to celebrate the occasion with your sweetheart might be appreciated. There are several...
New name: Kennett Public Library
KENNETT SQUARE — The Bayard Taylor Library is getting a new name: The Kennett Public Library, it was announced Thursday.
With a new building in the works and a changing mission in the community, the library’s board of directors decided it was time to update the name of the facility as well.
“We here at the Library have been staying busy,” library officials said in an email to...
On Stage: Nalani & Sarina are twice as nice
JMSN, Doomtree hit local stages; Michael Franti forced to cancel local gigs due to injury
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nalani & Sarina take the stage at the World Cafe at the Queen, Feb. 13.
Years ago, there was a popular slogan used in commercials for a chewing gum brand that is still ranked in the Top 10 for “recognizable ad slogans.” The main hook was “Double your pleasure,...
On Your Table: Treats for the sweet on Valentine’s Day
A celebration of love — and candy on Feb. 14
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
The tradition of giving sweets to those you are ‘sweet’ on goes back to the mid-1800s in England.
I’ll bet you don’t know why Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th. Turns out to have nothing to do with romance. Or candy for that matter, although according to The Huffington...
