On Stage: Willie Nile thankful to be playing lives shows again
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Willie Nile
Six months ago, Willie Nile — much to his delight — started playing live shows for live audiences again after a year-and-a-half of pandemic restrictions.
Back in May, he visited the Main Line for a show at the Ardmore Music Hall.
This weekend, he’s coming back to Main Line. This time, it’s to perform in concert at 118...
Despite everything, there is still much to be thankful for
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
In these wildly challenging times, it is easy to forget all that we still have to be thankful for this holiday.
I know we’re all tired of the pandemic — it has been a long nearly two years, frustrating and for too many fraught with so much beyond our control. We’re either angered or detached from the current climate of political division. And...
Saved! Tower finds buyer for Jennersville, Brandywine hospitals — both to remain open
Beleaguered local hospital operator Tower Health announced Monday that it has secured a new owner for Brandywine and Jennersville Hospitals, and that both facilities will remain open as acute care hospitals in Chester County.
As Tower worked through a reorganization plan, Jennersville had been slated to close — leaving southwest Chester County without a hospital. The fate of Brandywine —...
Inner Nature: Bloody Colors
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
I got some nice feedback from people who enjoyed my previous article on the similarities between eggs and seeds –two apparently disparate things which have the same function. This month, to celebrate the season of leaf color changes and the season of Halloween (or Hallowe’en), I am going to compare fall leaf colors and the colors of blood. Yes, colors of...
On Stage Extra: Chesco actress has key role in Anastasia
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Anastasia
When the national tour of the hit musical “Anastasia” visits Philadelphia next week for a six-day run at the Merriam Theater from November 23-28, an actress from Chester County will be playing one of the lead roles.
The show, which is presented by the Kimmel Cultural Campus in partnership with The Shubert Organization, will feature...
What To Do: Dog show, Turkey-Day parade and yes, loads of Christmas stuff
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The National Dog Show
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so you know that Christmas-related events will be filling the event calendar over the next few weeks. Fortunately for the traditionalists who would prefer Christmas events to get underway after Thanksgiving, there are several special events around the area this weekend that are not holiday-related...
On Stage: Yngwie Malmstein returns for live show at the Keswick
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Yngwie Malmstein
After being forced off the road for more than a year-and-a-half by the pandemic, Yngwie Malmstein has started to tour again and will headline a show at the Keswick Theatre (291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com) on November 18.
The Swedish guitar ace is now touring in support of his new album, “Parabellum,”...
Brandywine River Museum of Art set to reopen after Hurricane Ida damage closure
PENNSBURY — The Brandywine River Museum of Art announced Monday it will reopen to the public on Nov. 26, with the return of the Brandywine Railroad holiday train display and highlights from the permanent collection. The Brandywine has been temporarily closed to the public since Sept. 1, after the remnants of Hurricane Ida brought historic flooding to Chadds Ford and across the Brandywine’s...
Chester County launches Partnership to End Homelessness
Chester County Commissioners present a proclamation recognizing National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week to Rob Henry, Administrator, Chester County Partnership to End Homelessness. Pictured left to right: Dolores Colligan, Acting Director, Chester County Department of Community Development; Commissioner Michelle Kichline; Rob Henry; Commissioners’ Chair Marian Moskowitz; and Commissioner...
Not both sides: one party needs to up its game, the other is likely terminally broken
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
I’m sure by now you are tired of breathless media takes on what the 2021 elections mean and will mean for 2022. The truth is, though, that both parties in Chester County have issues — granted, one much, much more drastic than the other — and a lot of atmospheric issues (the economy, COVID) will probably drive results more than anything.
While...
