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...
On Stage: Thrash metal fans — tonight is your night
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Slayer
Tonight, area fans of thrash metal music know that there is only one place they should be – the Santander Arena (700 Penn Street, Reading, www.santander-arena.com).
Tonight, the arena in Berk County is hosting “Slayer’s Final World Tour — Leg 1, North America.” Joining Slayer is second-billed Anthrax, thus offering fans an opportunity...
On Stage: A weekend of special local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nels Cline
There are some special shows taking place at area venues this weekend – one of rock’s most respected guitarists with a show offering love to Philly, a sensitive singer-songwriter from Chester County, a Grateful Dead/Phish tribute band with Dead After-Show Party, an experimental alternative pop band from Brooklyn with its own niche...
On Stage: A woman born to be — and perform — ‘Jazz’ comes to Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jazzmela Horn
There are times that a child’s birth name can influence the child’s destiny.
If a child is named Jazzmeia Horn, it would make sense if that child became a jazz musician or a horn player.
And, that’s what happened for Jazzmeia Horn, who is performing twice this weekend at the Wine & Jazz Festival at Longwood Gardens (Route...
Mixed Media: That magical time of year
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
It’s that magical time again. Time for the Kennett Square First Friday Expanded Art Walk. This rotations’ theme is Destination: Kennett Square. Kennett Square does not have your typical art venues. Square Pear, which is prominently located at State and Broad Street serves as the only real gallery in town. So what does an expanded art walk look like...
On Stage: Trashcan Sinatras at Sellersville tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Trashcan Sinatras
On May 27, the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) is hosting a very special acoustic show by one of Scotland’s all-time favorite rock bands.
The Trashcan Sinatras, who have been representing Scotland in the international rock scene for more than three decades, are visiting the...
On Stage: Lissie comfortable with her midwest roots
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lissie
Rock musicians from all over the country migrate to California on a regular basis. There is a natural attraction there that can’t be denied.
If the young artists can afford it, they’ll stay there on the West Coast. Or, they might venture off to one of the country’s other hot spots for musicians such as Austin, Brooklyn or Nashville.
If...
