On Stage: ‘Two Funny Philly Guys’ hit Phoenixville
Also: TUSK, Pete RG and more tune up local stages
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Big Daddy Graham and partner in crime Joe Conklin perform as “Two Funny Philly Guys” March 28 at the Colonial Theater in Phoenixville.
The entertainment calendar is loaded with good options to hear live music in the area starting tonight and reaching a crescendo on Saturday evening. The list...
Art Watch: Time for the colors of Spring
Exhibits by Murray, Keane to brighten your outlook
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Now that the dreary grey days of Winter are behind us, I cannot get enough of color! This week has some terrific art shows that will get you in a colorful mood to welcome in the Spring. The Church Street Gallery in West Chester is showing the painted works of John Murray through April 19th. The opening for the...
On Stage: Dirty Dancing, ‘Succeed’ bring Broadway local
Also: Fab Faux, Katrina minus the Waves and more
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Dirty Dancing opens Tuesday and runs through April 5 at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia.
Over the next week, theater fans have two great options to attend popular musicals. One is the inaugural national tour of a recent Broadway hit based on a popular movie and the other is a staging of an oft-revived...
Art Watch: Chadds Ford Art Show adds ‘Other Points of View’
Also: John Baker’s ‘Past & Present’
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This year’s 60th Annual Chadds Ford Art Show presents the work of 70 local professional artists in a variety of media and price-point this Friday and Saturday, March 20 -21st. In addition to the many fine artists that show in the main exhibition hall, the Art Committee had added an “Art Salon-...
On Stage: ‘Annie’ leads diverse local options
A little something for everyone at area venues this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Annie opens a six-dat run at the Academy of Music, March 17.
The area’s calendar of live music for the next week has something to satisfy almost every taste.
From the timeless music and story of “Annie” to the hardcore hip hop sounds of Twiztid, from the soothing music of the Delaware Symphony...
Chadds Ford art show & sale – poised to impress
Celebrating 66 years of art, education & regional flare
By Kim Chiomento, Staff Writer, The Times
(L to R) Shawn Dutkiewicz – CFE Principal, Co-Chairs Kara Hyman & Maggie Niemkiewicz (holding McCormack’s Still Life with Peonies) and Featured Artist, Shawn Faust – holding his Fall Trio. Not pictured: Lisa Albany – Co Chair and Ana Delia McCormack –Donating Artist.
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On Stage: The 7eventy 2wos at The Flash
Also: ‘Rain’ in Wilmington, ‘Trotters’ in Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The 7eventy 2wos — a band with strong Unionville roots — takes the stage at The Flash March 6.
March 6 will be a night of good music for area fans who want to get out of the house and listen to some of their favorite tunes performed live.
And, it will also be a night of tough decisions...
Art Watch: Radley Run Art Show kicks off Friday
Show benefits Safe Harbor, Chester County Art Association
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The 6th Annual Radley Run Art Show starts this Friday from 6-10pm, and then continues on Saturday from 10am -3pm. The Radley show is free admission and open to the public. It is a lively, wonderful show with great food and drink in a beautiful location. If you have never been to The Radley Run Country...
On Stage: A blast from the past
Vanilla Fudge, Mike & the Mechanics lead local retro lineups
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
1960s icons Vanilla Fudge is back on tour and with a new album.
Fans of music from the past will have some good choices for live performances this weekend including a capella music, the music that was the foundation for doo-wop groups in the 1950s; Vanilla Fudge, one of America’s top bands...
Art Watch: CCAA Members show is ‘awesome’
The one of the biggest and best displays of art in Chester County
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Most of you are undoubtedly familiar with the wonderful adult and children’s classes offered by the Chester County Art Association, but you might not know that every month their galleries have interesting new exhibits that highlight different themes, and that they have auxiliary Art Show...
