On Stage: Put on your ‘Kinky Boots’
Also: Metal in Chinatown, young local artists at The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Nothing says Spring like shiny, stiletto boots, okay maybe not, but the national touring company of the tony-Award winning Kinky Boots hits Philadelphia this week.
With the arrival of warmer temperatures, many people are thinking that it’s time for sandals. Fans of musical theater, on the...
TCHS & KHS students challenged to find equality now
Provoking performance asks ‘What do YOU see?’
By Kim Chiomento, News Editor, The Times
A vignette featuring Rosa Parks’ refusal to relinquish her bus seat
KENNETT SQUARE – Students from the Technical College High School (TCHS) and Kennett High School (KHS) experienced Walnut Street Theater’s Martin and Malcom – How Long Must We Wait? a moving, thought provoking production...
On Stage: A tribute to a legend
Also: shows at small area venues dominate weekend’s music scene
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Over the next few weeks, a Delaware theater veteran will be providing audiences with an up-close look at an entertainment legend — with a lifesaving foundation as the beneficiary.
What’s not to like about this?
Under the guidance of Greer Firestone, the Delaware-based production...
Art Watch: Party down with art events
Art Parties! The Annual Chester County Art Association Invitational and the 42nd Annual Yellow Springs Art Show
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Two important art events open on the same night this week, Friday April 24th, so you will probably have to make a choice to go to either the Chester County Art Association Invitational dance party in West Chester, or the opening Gala for the Yellow...
On Stage: No place quite like Camelot
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
There simply is not….. a place like Camelot.
This week, the Playhouse on Rodney Square (1007 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-0200, duponttheatre.com) is presenting one of Broadway’s all-time classic musicals — “Camelot.”
“Camelot” tells the story of the legend of King Arthur who rules his kingdom with new ideals — with...
Art Watch: Major shows open this weekend
A blast of ART in two major shows this weekend
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The two big shows that open this week are at the Art Gallery at Franklin Commons in Phoenixville and at the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Devon. While both are a bit far a field of Chester County, they include many well known Chester County artists and are well worth the short car trip.
An art organization...
On Stage: Kim The Happy Medium & lesbian standup in Phoenixville
Local music venues packed with exciting acts
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Kim Russo, or Kim The Happy Medium (seen here with actress Shirley Jones) brings her unique show to the Colonial Theater in Phoenixville, April 10.
Phoenixville will be a happening place this weekend with a two very interesting non-mainstream shows presented by Point Entertainment at the Colonial Theatre along...
Art Watch: Drawing Before Departing
A Celebration of Life and Art by the late Paul Skibinski at Galer Estate Winery
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
At Galer Estate Vineyard and Winery in Kennett Square, artist Sarah Yeoman will be exhibiting the brilliant artwork of her late husband, artist Paul Skibinski. Paul created a series of 50 wonderful drawings and poetry after his Stage IV melanoma cancer diagnosis in September of...
On Stage: No Good Sister sings it at The Flash
Kennett Square’s Dream Catchers featured in ‘Young Stars at the Queen’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
On April 3, it’s time for Good Friday at churches all throughout the area. On April 4, it’s time for No Good Sister at a club in Kennett Square.
The Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org) is celebrating the Easter...
Art Watch: Celebrating 10 years of local art
Cheers to The Longwood Art Gallery in Kennett Square!
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
In Kennett Square, The Longwood Art Gallery, is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with “The Art of Glass” featuring the light-filled glass works of Lore Evans, Lisa Sabol and Don Jost April 3-35. Lore Evans, of the Glass Gallery in Chadds Ford, feels that “each sheet of glass has its own...
