What To Do: When you don’t celebrate Christmas

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Christmas-influenced music, advertising, TV shows and events are everywhere. It is virtually impossible not to be affected by the Christmas holiday season — but not everyone celebrates Christmas.
Actually, there are many people who do not celebrate Christmas for a variety of valid reasons — most commonly because they are of a different...
On Stage: A Very Cheadle Christmas in Ardmore

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Laura Cheadle
If you like Christmas music but are would like to hear something other than the same old traditional songs done the same old traditional way, there is a show for you tonight. If you want to enjoy the traditional songs and rock out at the same time, plan a trip to Ardmore.
On December 20, The Living Room (35 East Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore,...
On Stage: Eisenhower comes home to star in ‘Into The Woods’

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Shows based on fairy tales can be a welcome alternative to holiday stories in the middle of the Christmas season — and two of them are running now at theaters in Chester County.
The Resident Theatre Company (RTC) at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (236 North High Street, West Chester, http://www.rtcwc.org) is presenting the second production...
On Stage: Little Red Robin Hood at People’s Light

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Little Red Robin Hood: A Musical Panto!
Now is a great time to take a break from the holiday frenzy and enjoy a few hours of watching a stage production. It’s a great time because there are great options – several classic ballet productions of “The Nutcracker,” two holiday-themed stage shows and a brand-new panto.
Now through January 5, People’s...
LCH Women’s Health Center bring support holiday support for expecting moms

Teri Noone facilitates holiday crafts during a group visit at LCH earlier this month.
WEST GROVE — The break room in LCH’s (La Comunidad Hispana) Women’s Health Center was filled with holiday music, crafts and laughter as a cohort of moms-to-be, currently in their first trimester, met for their second session, 16-18 week appointment last week. LCH kicked off Centering Pregnancy in July...
On Stage: The Clairvoyants bring the impossible to life

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Clairvoyants
“The Clairvoyants” — Amélie van Tass and Thommy Ten — are visiting the area for a show on December 14 at Xcite Center at Parx Casino (2999 Street Road, Bensalem, 888-588-7279, https://parxcasino.com).
They are an Austrian magician and mentalist duo and have been performing together since 2011.
If you watch videos...
County announces 211 call center system to address homelessness

(Left to right) Chester County Commissioners Terence Farrell, Michelle Kichline and Kathi Cozzone, with Chester County Department of Community Development Director Pat Bokovitz, display the 24 percent decrease in homelessness in Chester County from 2016 to 2019. The introduction of the new 2-1-1 call service will help to boost the County’s efforts to end chronic homelessness.
WEST CHESTER —...
What To Do: Busy holiday — and non-holiday — event schedule this weekend

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
March In at Valley Forge
Which is harder to do right now – go 10 minutes without being bombarded by holiday advertising or finding a non-holiday activity on the area’s event calendar?
The Christmas season seems a little different this year. The holiday spirit is in the air but the traffic around malls and shopping centers is almost normal —...
On Stage: Philadanco returns for holiday show at Annenberg

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Philadanco
Two cherished Philadelphia cultural attractions are coming together this weekend when the Annenberg Center, which for years has been one of the city’s premier entertainment venues, hosts a series of shows by Philadanco, the award-winning Philadelphia dance company that is celebrating its 50th season this year.
From December 12-14, the...
Comitta will seek third term in State House

Rep. Carolyn Comitta
WEST CHESTER — Rep. Carolyn Comitta announced her bid for reelection for the Pennsylvania State House seat in the 156th District in front of a room full of supporters at Teca Restaurant in West Chester.
“I am grateful every day to have the opportunity to serve as your State Rep. and so tonight, with gratitude, dedication, hope and joy I announce the launch of my re-election...