On Stage: Comedian Youssef know how to get to your heart — literally
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Bassem Raafat Mohamed Youssef
Live entertainers can evoke a wide range of emotions.
They can make you laugh, or they can make you cry. They can bring great happiness, or they can rip your heart out.
Bassem Youssef, who is headlining Punch Line Philly (33 East Laurel Street, Philadelphia, 215-606-6555, http://www.punchlinephilly.com), can have you...
On Stage: Scantron celebrates EP release at Ortlieb’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Scantron
Scantron can mean different things to different types of people.
For those in the tech world, Scantron is a global, technology and services driven company.
For teachers and students, scantron is a device used to scan prepared forms used for multiple-choice and true-or-false testing.
For rockers in the Mid-Atlantic region, Scantron is a...
What To Do: Altan to perform at Longwood Gardens
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Altan
There are always many good reasons to visit Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) any time of year. Right now, a major draw is the OrchidExtravaganza — but that is just one of a number of attractions
Over the years, Longwood Gardens has presented a wide array of musical acts from around the...
On Stage: Hello Dolly! at Kimmel Center this week
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Hello Dolly!
It seems that everybody is familiar with “Hello Dolly!” in one form or another – especially the Academy Award-winning film and the hit Broadway musical.
It’s hard not to be familiar with the song, “Hello Dolly!”– at least with the tune’s opening lines… “I said hello, Dolly; Well, hello, Dolly; It’s so nice to...
Coroner: Overdoses, accidental deaths lower in county in 2019
Chester County Coroner Dr. Christina VandePolPhoto Credit: Elizabeth Reuscher
WEST CHESTER — The Chester County Coroner’s Office has released information on 2019 accidental deaths in Chester County. A total of 225 accidental deaths were investigated, slightly fewer than in 2018 (232) and 2017 (234). Drug overdoses, falls, and motor vehicle collisions accounted for most of the accidental deaths.
Drug...
ESCALERA supports Avondale High School youth
ESCALERA Students prepare for STEM night during their afterschool session in Avon Grove High School.
WEST GROVE — ESCALERA, a national program from UnidosUS, is currently serving about 1,000 students in 21 sites nationwide. The career readiness program focuses on opening eyes and doorways for underrepresented youth that may not have a family history or experience in pursuing higher education. ...
On Stage: The Picturebooks focus on Motorcycles and Metal
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Picturebooks
Heavy rock music and motorcycles have been linked since the late 1960s. The link can be traced back to Peter Fonda’s motorcycle movie “Easy Rider,” which featured Steppenwolf’s song “Born to Be Wild.” The song’s lyrics introduced the term “heavy metal” – “I like smoke and lightning, Heavy metal thunder, Racin’...
Democrats make endorsements at convention
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Democrats are on the verge of a fourth consecutive year of historic wins as they gathered at Stetson Middle School Tuesday night to endorse their slate for the April 28 Primary. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan accepted the first endorsement of the 15 races on the docket, six of which were contested. Christina Hartman won the 65% endorsement threshold for PA Auditor...
On Stage: Carlene Carter reaches back into her family tree for new project
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Now that Valentine’s Day is over, it might just be a good time to check out some live music. There are shows with a variety of genre choices around the area on February 15 including country rock/Americana, jazz/blues, alt-pop, avant-garde, Hawaiian/SoCal reggae and singer-songwriter.
Carlene Carter
Carlene Carter, who has one foot in country-influenced...
What To Do: A true Valentine’s Weekend of events
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Blue Cross RiverRink
If the weekend starts on Friday and this Friday is Valentine’s Day, then this must be the “real” Valentine’s Day Weekend 2020.
If you’re looking for a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with something other than a romantic candlelight dinner, you might want to consider taking part in the “Sweetheart Skate” at the...
