Artists illustrate ways to fight pediatric cancer
Two CCAA exhibitions focus on childhood victims
Artist-photographer Cris Staley Hutchinson chronicles her daughter’s battle with cancer in a film and installation called “Fighting Bear.”
Two new exhibits by different artists at the Chester County Art Association (CCAA) will support the battle against pediatric cancer.
An exhibition by painter Annette Alessi, “Capturing a Moment...
Fair to feature pony rides, crafts, more
Fairville Friends School hosting its annual family-friendly festival
Pony rides, pedal trains, moon bounces, crafts, games, live entertainment, a silent auction, and more will be available Saturday at the 25th Annual Fairville Fun Fair.
Held on the grounds of Fairville Friends School in Chadds Ford, the fair will begin at 11 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. with a rain date of Sunday. General admission...
Kennett High senior wins vocal acclaim
He will perform with elite state group at convention in Erie
Lucas Gramig earned a berth in the 2013 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State Chorus.
A Kennett High School senior’s winning baritone earned him a spot in the 2013 Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) All-State Chorus, the school district has announced.
Lucas Gramig will perform with nearly 200 of the...
Long-burning curiosity finds way to silver screen
Film shot in area – a tribute to firefighters – makes its debut
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
At the premiere of “Native Boy,” Henry Roosevelt (right) poses with Dave Lichter, who teaches at Pocopson Elementary School. Roosevelt said he remembered Lichter as a particularly positive role model when he was a student in Lichter’s 5th-grade class.
After seven...
Time to sample new borough businesses, art
Restaurants, retailers gear up for Kennett Square’s First Friday
Many borough retailers and restaurants will feature special exhibits and live music on the First Friday Art Stroll.
Saunter through the streets of Kennett Square on Friday for the Art Stroll from 6 to 9 p.m. Many borough businesses will showcase special exhibits and refreshments.
For example, Kennett Design, a new business at...
Gallery talk to spotlight painting menagerie
Artist will discuss how animals affect her work, technique
“Parade” by Sandra Severson is one of the paintings that will be discussed during a free gallery talk on Saturday at the Chester County Art Association.
The public is invited to hear a presentation by artist Sandra Severson on Saturday at the Chester County Art Association.
Severson’s gallery talk at 1 p.m. will involve her current...
County roots an anchor for filmmaker’s project
Scenes from narrative short that debuts Saturday shot in area
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Pocopson native Henry Roosevelt marvels at the flames created on the set of “Native Boy.” His producer, Brad Gulick, said, ”As soon as we knew the story involved a firefighter, we knew we had to film firefighting in a way that had never been done before – raw, intimate, and...
Swingin’ student rhythms to rock stage
Unionville High to host 15th annual ‘Jazz Along the Brandywine’
Unionville High’s Jazz Band will perform at the high school, where it will host “Jazz Along the Brandywine” on April 5.
Hot music and cool improvisation will combine to warm up the crowd as Unionville High School hosts the 15th annual “Jazz Along the Brandywine” festival on Friday, April 5.
Starting at 6 p.m.,...
The Wiyos bring a bit of Oz to The Flash, March 30
KENNETT SQUARE — Mixing a melange of musical influences, the critically acclaimed band The Wiyos will bring their acoustic folk music to the Kennett Flash, March 30.
The Wiyos come to The Kennett Flash, March 30.
Riding on the tails of their wildly eclectic 2012 release, Twist, a concept album loosely based on The Wizard of Oz, The Wiyos say they are returning to their roots in 2013. The...
Library offering insider look at Villanova hoops
Sportswriter to discuss new book on game-changing 1985 upset
Relive Villanova’s shocking 1985 upset of Georgetown, a game that changed the landscape of college hoops forever, through the eyes of veteran sportswriter Frank Fitzpatrick.
The Chester County Library and District Center in Exton will host Fitzpatrick on Tuesday, April 2, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Struble Room, where he will lead...
