Art Watch: The place for what’s new – The Delaware Contemporary
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
This week’s Art Watch is all about an important center for the arts that most of you have never been to. The Delaware Contemporary, or DCCA, is a fascinating art center with ever-changing art installations that is located just 24 minutes from Longwood Gardens, and is free to the public and open every day except Monday.
DCCA has a large parking lot, is easy...
On Stage (Bonus): Eagleview Summer Concerts keep on rockin’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Trout Fishing in America
The Eagleview Summer Concerts on the Square at Eagleview Town Center (Wharton Boulevard, Exton, www.ineagleview.com) have been an area summertime tradition for more than two decades – a free outdoor event where families gather on the lawn to hear live music under the stars.
Every year, the series features a “Family Night”...
On Stage: Aztec Two-Step debuting 1st new album in more than a decade
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Aztec Two-Step
Aztec Two-Step has been around for decades and has played the area numerous times over the years at a variety of venues – including Kennett Flash not long ago.
So, the fact that the duo is returning to the area for a show on August 11 at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com) is no big...
On Stage: Terry goes it alone on new tour
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Jesse Terry
The area music schedule thus week offers a variety of attractive options – including an intimate show by a talented modern American troubadour; and an over-the-top concert by an iconic heavy metal vocalist from England.
Jesse Terry, a singer-songwriter performing with acoustic guitar and gentle voice, frequently tours with a female partner....
Art Watch: Late summer offers lots of cool arts options
By Caroline Roosevelt, Guest Columnist, The Times
August tends to be one of the more languid months for art goers, however there’s plenty to see and do as the Chester County region transitions into its steady fall schedule. There have been plenty of positive shake ups including the address change of Karen D’Allairds’ Willowdale Art Academy to Union St in Kennett Square, as well as Mala Galleria...
On Stage (Bonus): Crowded Streets puts its own spin on DMB
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
For a musician, playing the same songs on stage over and over again for years can become boring – even for an established band with several top hits.
Imagine what it’s like for members of long-time cover bands who have to play someone else’s songs over and over again. The rut becomes even deeper.
On Stage: Phoebe Legere really is unique
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Phoebe Legere, who will headline a show on August 4 at The Steel City Coffee House (203 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, 610-933-4043, www.steelcitycoffeehouse.com), is a talented singer, songwriter, instrumentalist — a multi-talented artist who is like no other.
The descriptive word “unique” is often misused – frequently as an unsubstantiated hyperbole....
Art Watch: August ‘First Friday’ Gallery openings and artistic fresh starts
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
By now most everyone knows that studies have shown that having some creative outlet in your life increases longevity and personal happiness; but where to begin? This August, consider signing up for Fall classes at the many art associations in our area, or a class with private art teachers, or going back to school, or entering an art competition. The greater...
On Stage (Bonus): The Wrecks bring indy rock to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Wrecks
On July 29 and 30, Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, 215-309-0150, www.thefillmorephilly.com) will host the “Rockstar Energy presents: All Time Low – Young Renegades Tour,” a tour which also features SWMRS, Waterparks, The Wrecks
The Wrecks are a Los Angeles-based indie rock band with roots in Thousand Oaks, California....
On Stage: Spackman returns to Phoenixville for Planned Parenthood benefit
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Anna Spackman
Anna Spackman, a talented singer-songwriter whose career has bicoastal roots, played many shows in her formative years at Steel City Coffee House in Phoenixville.
On July 27, Spackman will be performing in Phoenixville again.
Laura Keen is hosting a benefit for Planned Parenthood’s West Chester Health Center in West Chester at her home at...
