Art Watch: Carol Apicella
Making Something out of Nothing
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Mosaic artist Carol Apicella will be exhibiting her wonderful mosaic mirrors and wall pieces this Thursday May 22nd at Galer Estate Winery from 4-8pm. After a career in banking and years of being a mother and active school volunteer, Carol discovered a passion for creating mosaic works. Carol says that it all began as a way to...
What to do: Battle of Brandywine, art, music and more
A wide range of exciting events to overfill your May weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
A busy weekend of activities might just be topped by the reenactment of The Battle of Shady Hollow will be reenacted this weekend in Birmingham Township.
“On Hallowed Ground,” the re-enactment of the 1777 Battle of Sandy Hollow, is scheduled to be held on May 17 and 18 at Sandy Hollow Heritage...
‘No-hit’ wonder Aztec Two Step at The Flash, Fri.
No chart-toppers, but still a long-time fan favorite
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Aztec Two-Step brings their unique sound to The Flash in Kennett Square, May 16.
There are a number of musical acts — a very large number — that can be classified as “One Hit Wonders.” The roster spans the decades from the 1950s to the 2010s and ranges from Ivory Joe Hunter with his 1956...
Exton library celebrating do-it-yourselfers
Family-friendly Mini Maker Fair scheduled for Saturday
On Saturday, May 17, the Chester County Library in Exton will be holding its Fourth Annual Community Day, and for the second year in the a row, the theme will be a Mini Maker Fair – a place to celebrate the process of learning and doing.
It will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Last year, the Chester County Library’s Mini Maker Fair attracted...
Art Watch: Sarah Snyder-Dinsel; 2014 Studio Tour
Local illustrator turns to custom painted furniture .. and The Chester County Studio Tour 2014!
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Local illustrator Sarah Snyder-Dinsel has turned her BFA degree in Illustration into a home business, creating lovely custom painted furniture. This Thursday Sarah will be exhibiting her canvases as well as her painted furniture at the Thursday Pop up Art Show at...
Marshall Crenshaw back at The Flash, Friday
Roots rocker goes solo, while Johnny’s Dance Band is back
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
Legendary roots rocker Marshall Crenshaw brings his solo act to The Flash in Kennett Square, Friday, May 9.
This weekend, there will be two local concerts featuring acts that have their roots in straight-ahead rock-and-roll — no art rock, no electronic dance music, no hip-hop but rather...
Art Watch: Jill Beech & Steven Mogck
Two local artists with unique contemporary takes on assemblage art
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
Three dimensional clay and metal artist Jill Beech and assemblage painter Steven Mogck will be exhibiting in a two artist Pop up show this Thursday May 8th at Galer Estate Winery in Kennett Square. While their pairing was accidental, these two local contemporary artists share a joy in the assembling...
What to do: Downton, WC May Day arts fest, beastly ballet
No shortage of fun, entertainment options this first weekend of May
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The fashions of Downton Abbey — the popular BBC/PBS show — are currently featured at Winterthur.
Winterthur’s annual Point-to-Point Races are usually held at the start of May. Being staged so close to May 5 each year, the event frequently has a heavy Cinco de Mayo party vibe.
This...
Kennett’s Cinco De Mayo is area’s best
13th annual festival of food, music and fun looks bigger than ever
By Denny Dyroff, Correspondent, The Times
The food, music and pageantry of Kennett Square’s annual Cinco De Mayo festival will be on full display, Sunday.
If you’re in search of the best Cinco de Mayo celebration in the United States, the most logical place to look would be downtown Los Angeles — especially along...
CCAA: See ‘Chicago in L.A.’ in Brooklyn
Association plans bus trip to see exhibits by two contemporary standouts
Judy Chicago is one of the artists who will be featured at the Brooklyn Art Museum for the CCAA bus trip to New York.
The Chester County Art Association (CCAA) is hosting an all-day chartered bus trip to the Brooklyn Art Museum on Thursday, May 15. Artists on display include 1970’s feminist artist Judy Chicago and Chinese...
