What To Do: Insects get their due at Tyler Arboretum
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tyler Arboretum
People often tend to squash or swat away insects when they encounter them — but that’s not always a good thing. There are many insects who deserve respect and need your love.
This weekend, bug lovers will join with the staff at Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org) for a special event...
Commissioners seek threat assessment on pipeline safety
WEST CHESTER — Energy Transfer — the company managing the construction and operation of the controversial Mariner East II pipeline — might be selling a public image of safety, economic growth and such, but after a number of incidents, extreme secrecy, alleged deception and open questions whether the project is a clear and present danger to the people of Chester County, the county commissioners...
On Stage: The End of America brings harmony to a troubled world
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The End of America
There is a band playing this weekend at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400, www.worldcafelive.com) that is definitely a band from the states. The band’s name is The End of America and there is no way a group from Europe or anywhere else in the world could have that name and not get a huge amount...
Dunlap named as interim CASD superintendent
Dr. Richard Dunlap
The Coatesville Area School District has a new leader — at least on an interim basis — Dr. Richard Dunlap has been tapped to take over the district after the resignation earlier this summer of Dr. Cathy Taschner.
The CASD board voted this week to hire Dunlap at a rate of $17,000 per month while the search for a new superintendent is conducted.
State Police seeks horse donations for mounted patrol unit
HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania State Police is asking the community for donations of horses to support its mounted patrol unit.
The department maintains a stable at the Academy in Hershey and relies on donations to fill a complement of 28 horses. The animals are deployed statewide for searches, crowd control, security, and patrol of remote areas. They also participate in parades, demonstrations...
On Stage: Blues legends come to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
John Mayall
If you’re a fan of blues music, the only place you should want to be on August 20 is the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com).
The two acts on the bill, both of whom specialize in the blues, have been making music for a combined total of 118 years.
On Stage: The Philadelphia Folk Festival has a loaded lineup
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
If you’re in the mood for a lot of music this weekend, then you should head north — to Old Pool Farm in Schwenksville to check out the 2019 Philadelphia Folk Festival (Old Pool Farm, Schwenksville, 800-556-FOLK, www.pfs.org).
This Philadelphia Folk Festival is a music festival that is on a plateau all its own. Now in its 58th year, the festival...
On Stage: Kennett Symphony under the stars
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
A great way to spend a warm summer evening is to sit in the audience at the Open Air Theater at Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) with a mild breeze blowing and the Kennett Symphony playing onstage,
That scenario will exist on August 17.
What To Do: Concert under the stars at Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Longwood Gardens
You can enjoy a two-for-one treat if you visit Longwood Gardens (1001 Longwood Road, Kennett Square 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) on August 17.
The featured attraction will be a concert by Kennett Symphony of Chester County at 7:30 p.m. in Longwood’s Open Air Theater. Visitors to the site will also be able to check out...
On Stage: Willie Nile is still rockin’ it
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Willie Nile
The name “Nile” is associated with superlatives.
The Nile River is the longest river in the world at 4,130 miles and has a drainage basin that covers 11 countries.
Willie Nile is an internationally acclaimed rocker whose career spans 40 years.
