Longwood Gardens’ director to be honored
Paul B. Redman will be cited for vision, leadership in county
KENNETT SQUARE – On Oct. 17, Longwood Gardens Director Paul B. Redman will receive the Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry’s 2012 CEO of the Year award, an annual tribute to an industry leader who represents vision and leadership in Chester County.
“Paul Redman was a clear choice for this award as he exemplifies...
Six county cultural groups to get state funds
Ballet, theater, and art organizations are among grant recipients
The Brandywine Ballet Company is one of the recipients of a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. Photo by Gabriel Bienczycki
Six county arts organizations will receive state funds, state Sen. Andy Dinniman announced Thursday.
The grants, which support the arts programs and operations of local nonprofits, were recently...
Museum to offer enticing confluence of arts
‘Music on the Brandywine’ featuring acclaimed painters, classical music
The Brandywine River Museum will be the setting for Thursday evening’s “Music on the Brandywine.”
The Brandywine River Museum hopes to beckon visitors by combining its idyllic setting with masterful art and music.
On Thursday evening, the museum will present “Music on the Brandywine,” an...
60-plus eateries vying to satisfy culinary appetites
33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival set for Sunday
The 33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival will be held Sunday in downtown West Chester.
After feasting on fungi at last weekend’s Mushroom Festival, area foodies will likely be heading to West Chester on Sunday for the 33rd Annual Chester County Restaurant Festival.
One of the biggest annual events in the area, the free...
Back Alley Theater gets front billing in Kennett
Independent Movie Series returns to borough tomorrow night at Flash
“Salmon Fishing in the Yemen” will be shown tomorrow night at the Kennett Flash, part of the Back Alley Theater and Independent Movie Series.
A bargain film with borough ambience is back, courtesy of Historic Kennett Square and the Kennett Flash, which are reintroducing the Back Alley Theater and the Independent Movie...
Anson Nixon concert series starts June 13
Summer concert series marks return of music Wednesdays in the park
Music fans enjoy a show during the 2011 concert series at Anson B. Nixon Park. A new slate of music acts is planned for various Wednesday evenings this summer.
KENNETT — There is a great peace and tranquility that comes from sitting back on a lawn chair or stretching out on an old family blanket under the stars and enjoying an...
Chester County Studio Tour this weekend
Sculpture work by West Chester artist Rhoda Kahler, whose studio will be among those open to the public this weekend as part of the Chester County Studio Tour.
Four years now and growing stronger each year — local artists and studios open their doors to the public to offer a behind the scene look at their work and process.
This year’s event, which is free to the public, looks to be the biggest...
Public to get inside view of Wyeth’s work
Brandywine River Museum opening Andrew Wyeth’s studio for public tours in July
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
Andrew Wyeth's studio seems much like his work, seemingly austere and colorless — until the small details, from his drawings on the floor, to the container of eggs, always from the local WaWa, reveal some of the artist's interior life. The Brandywine River Museum...
Willow on State to feature Dain Mergenthaler
Kennett’s own singer-songwriter Dain Mergenthaler will be performing at Willow on State’s first Friday festivities tomorrow
Dain Mergenthaler
By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT—For Dain Mergenthaler, songwriting has been a lifelong fascination. His passion for music started at a young age, inspired like so many others by the rock and roll revolution spurred...
Longwood Gardens, a field trip tradition
Re-acquainting with a Chester County landmark – A commentary by Dave Conard Sports Editor, KennetTimes.com
Longwood Gardens photo by Dave Conard
KENNETT SQUARE—A funny thing happened the other day when my daughter came home from school almost bursting with excitement because she had been told by her teacher that her class was going to get to go on a field trip.
“Field trip”...
