Mixed Media: Summer is a fun time to try new things
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Orange Slime Mold with Puffballs and Lichen by Patrick Jacobs
Ohhhh! There are so many interesting things happening this month – specifically of the more contemporary persuasion. Summertime can be a bit of a roll of the dice, considering so many art organizations slow down their regularly scheduled programming to accommodate waning summertime crowds....
On Stage: Champions of Magic dazzle at Merriam
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Champions of Magic
Champions of Magic sounds like a grand title for a touring entertainment show but the name hits the nail on the head when it describes the magic show that is visiting Philadelphia this week.
From June 20-24, the Kimmel Center is presenting Champions of Magic at the Merriam Theater (250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 215-893-1999,...
On Stage; Diamante shining as new rock diva
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Diamante
If there is a pantheon for rock deities, the section for powerful female rock goddesses would surely include artists such as Debbie Harry, Pat Benatar, Heart’s Ann and Nancy Wilson, Avril Lavigne and PJ Harvey.
There would also be a special section for hard rock lady deities featuring acts such as Joan Jett, The Great Kat, Vixen’s Janet...
On Stage: Just in time for Eternal Summers to the area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Eternal Summers
Eternal Summers, which is headlining a show on June 14 at Boot and Saddle (1131 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 215-639-4528, www.bootandsaddlephilly.com), is a young band from Virginia that has been described as a “dream punk” band.
The Roanoke-based trio featuring Nicole Yun, Daniel Cundiff, Jonathan Woods plays jangly pop...
Mixed Media: Head to Oxford for Third on Third
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
I hope you all made it out to Scarlett Thickett Farm last Saturday to see their smattering of fabulous artists. For me, it’s become to inaugural summertime activity. The barn swallows flitting around on the rafters are the end all arbiters of when my summertime activities can commence.
The town of Oxford will be hosting its Third on Third this Friday...
On Stage: River Whyless is another reason App. State is famous
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
River Whyless
For sports fans, Appalachian State University is known for producing what has been called “one of the greatest upsets in college football history.”
For music fans, Appalachian State University is known for giving the world one of the best American folk/rock bands in the past decade – River Whyless.
The sports world was stunned...
On Stage: Get some joy from ‘Hate’ tour at The Troc
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Night Club
On June 9, the Trocadero (10th and Arch streets, Philadelphia, 215-922-6888, www.thetroc.com) is hosting the “Everybody Still Hates You Tour.” Obviously, it will not be an evening filled with Americana, smooth jazz or sensitive singer/songwriters.
The tour features Combichrist as the headliner along with Wednesday 13, Night Club, Prison,...
What To Do: Get your Gilbert & Sullivan on at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Great flower gardens, an impressive fountain show and live performances of a classic theater piece all can be found at one location this weekend — Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org).
On June 8 and 9, Longwood is hosting a special live production by the Savoy Company. The Savoy Company, which is the...
Mixed Media: Weather proves a challenge to local art shows
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
I hope no one wound up trespassing on Scarlett Thicket Farm last Saturday because of my article! The show has been rescheduled for this Saturday, June 9, due to last weeks’ inclimate weather. We will see what happens THIS Saturday, as this spring has been a real nail-biter when it comes to the fruition of weather predictions. At any rate, check out...
On Stage: ‘Boeing, Boeing’ hits Candlelight stage
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Candlelight Theatre (2208 Millers Road, Arden, Delaware, 302- 475-2313, www.candlelighttheatredelaware.org) is always a great place to enjoy an evening of top-flight musical theater entertainment along with a tasty buffet dinner.
Each year, the comfortable theater, which is located a few miles south of Concordville, has an annual schedule that...
