On Stage: Odonis Odonis stays intense
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Odonis Odonis
Two acts playing at Philadelphia venues on April 19 can induce different dream states. Odonis Odonis can put you on a trail to industrial nightmares while Dawn Landes can make you float away with her soft lullabies.
Odonis Odonis is a Canadian band that has embraced different sound vibes over the years but has always maintained a constant...
On Stage: Less Than Jake is more than fun
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Less Than Jake
Just over a year ago, ska/punk/indie rock veterans Less Than Jake energized and thoroughly entertained a sellout audience at The Queen (500 North Market Street, Wilmington, 202-730-3331,www.thequeenwilmington.com).
Now, the band from Gainesville, Florida, is back to do it again. LTJ will headline a show at The Queen on April 17 and...
Chester County to celebrate 30 years of open space preservation
Chester County residents are invited to attend a celebration that will mark the 30th anniversary of the open space preservation program in this county and recognize the economic benefits of these efforts.
The Chester County Open Space Summit will take place from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Lenfest Center at ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville.
DA candidate Ryan backs bills to support abuse victims
Deb Ryan
Deb Ryan, Democratic candidate for Chester County District Attorney, fully supports the Pennsylvania legislature’s efforts to support domestic abuse and sexual abuse survivors. Ryan states, “PA House Bill 962, the PA House proposed Pennsylvania Constitutional Amendment, and Act 79 are three very important pieces of legislation to protect our commonwealth’s citizens.”
House bill...
Sunday Punch: Did some local Democrats sell us out on the Pipeline?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Minus a gallbladder and feeling moderately human for the first time since before the Super Bowl, in the first Sunday Punch of April, we look at lots of fun stuff: wind turbine cancer, jumping to conclusions, how we all hate social media but can’t quit it and of course, the impressive ability of Democrats to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
We’ll start...
On Stage: Anastasia comes to Academy of Music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Anastasia
Springtime is a great time to start enjoying outdoor activities. But, with the vagaries of spring weather in this region, it’s a good idea to have backup plans for your weekend activity.
Spending time indoors watching a theatrical production is a great backup plan and this is a great time for theater options in the area.
What To Do: take a train ride with the Easter Bunny
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Easter Bunny on the west Chester Railroad.
The Easter Bunny is known for hopping around — but not always. Sometimes, instead of bouncing along the ground, the big happy rabbit rides a train. The holiday bunny has already embarked on his three-weekend stint of riding trains all around the area.
The West Chester Railroad (610-430-2233, www.westchesterrr.net)...
On Stage: McKay offers perfect musical compliment to spring
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nellie McKay
When Nellie McKay performs on stage, her warm voice and engaging delivery seem to make beautiful musical flowers appear in the air.
When people pay a visit to Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org), there are beautiful flowers in the air and everywhere.
Commissioners file suit against Sunoco over pipeline construction
WEST CHESTER — Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone and Terence Farrell, and the County of Chester have filed a civil lawsuit against Sunoco Pipeline LP regarding the Mariner East pipeline project. The Commissioners and the County are seeking a permanent injunction against Sunoco relating to the company’s disregard of the language of supplemental permanent easements...
On Your Table: A hearty taste of spring, Asparagus soup
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
: It’s spring and asparagus leek chowder is on the menu for weekday supper.
Steamed, sautéed, roasted or grilled — asparagus takes on differently delicious qualities depending on how you cook it. Roasting and grilling turns asparagus almost sweet. Steamed, it retains the heart of its natural flavor. Please, please don’t boil these...
