Open space: the battle to preserve the King Ranch

Author to sign book about ranch history and aftermath, ‘Catalyst for Conservation’ Sunday David Shields, a co-author of the book 'Catalyst for Conservation' will speak about the book project and sign copies at Brandywine River Museum Sunday. Many of the scenic vistas revered by residents in the Kennett area and neighboring communities owe their existence to a herd of well-traveled...

April means Arts & Plants for Kennett

Downtown Kennett Square gets festive for KSBC’s plant sale along with Willow on State’s Art on the Square By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com KENNETT SQUARE— Saturday, April 28th marks the 47th Annual Plant Sale hosted by The Kennett Square Beautification Committee. Attendees are encouraged to shop the assortment of hanging baskets, herbs, annuals, perennials,...

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.

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...

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...

Folk songstress Rebekah Jean to regale Flash, Friday

By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com Folk/Country musician and singer, Rebekah Jean. KENNETT SQUARE — The Ohio-bred musician Rebekah Jean makes her Eastern PA debut on Friday Feb. 17, 8 PM at Kennett Flash, promoting the release of her debut independent album, “Love May be Real but it Ain’t Enough.” Rebekah’s album was produced by Grammy-nominated producer David Mayfield...

Pitts and Meehan to speak at meeting

NEW GARDEN — Congressmen Joe Pitts and Pat Meehan will be the featured speakers at an event sponsored by the local grassroots group, Coalition for Advancing Freedom.  The date of the meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 22 and it will be held at the Avon Grove Charter School in Kemblesville, PA (1769 New London Rd, Rt. 896, Landenberg, PA).