Dental tips for a great vacation

By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Hooray — it’s time for the long awaited vacation. I’m going to share some of the tips on how to handle a dental problem when you are away from home. Nobody wants a tooth problem but being prepared will help lessen the inconvenience and perhaps keep that vacation on track.
Inner Nature: Immunity — Autosurveillance

By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
The immune system is the mechanism that protects and defends the body. Although its main purpose is defense against attack, the immune system is also a barrier, border patrol, soldier, police, doctor, parent, and amazingly, a fortune-teller, all in one package. Not only that, it exists in every living organism from bacteria to plants to animals to protect against...
What To Do: Gilbert & Sullivan at Longwood

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Yeomen of the Guard
Great flower gardens, an impressive fountain show and live performances of theater and contemporary ballet all can be found at one location this weekend — Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org).
On June 7 and 8, Longwood is hosting a special live production by the Savoy Company....
On Stage: Son Step comes home to drop new album

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Son Step
Son Step has a new album to drop and the band knows when and where it wants it to drop.
On May 17, Son Step released its third full-length album, “Fossilillies” on the Grind Select label. The Philly-based band will start its support tour with a hometown album release show at Johnny Brenda’s (1201 North Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia,...
On Stage: Bottle Rockets keep close to their roots

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Bottle Rockets
Music fans who head to the Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org) on June 5 will be in for a double treat – The Bottle Rockets and Sarah Borges. It is a show featuring two acts of headlining status…acts that also interact well with each other.
Last year, Borges came to...
On Stage: Geographer brings a bit of Jersey to Philly tonight

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mike Deni
Geographer is the name of Mike Deni’s American synth pop/indie rock band. Based on Deni’s globetrotting in recent times, it could also describe his avocation.
Formed in San Francisco in 2007, Geographer is a vehicle for Deni’s music that is helped along by his band — Joyce Lee, cello, synth; Duncan Nielsen, guitar, bass, synth,...
Mixed Media: Kennett Square’s Weekend of the Arts

By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
First Friday is upon us! This week, I will focus on the cluster of art events occuring in the Kennett Square area for the Weekend of the Arts. As one of Kennett Square’s expanded art events, Weekend of the Arts promises a variety of lively offerings that will lead you throughout Kennett Square and slightly beyond.
Commissioners OK commercial clean energy finance program

WEST CHESTER — The Chester County commissioners recently approved a resolution calling for the county to participate in C-PACE, a clean energy financing program for commercial properties.
C-PACE, which stands for Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy, is a financial tool for commercial property owners to obtain low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency, renewable energy and water...
On Stage: Shortly brings music mix to Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Shortly
If rock musician Alexandria Maniak lived in Jamaica and chose a project name similar to her current project’s name, it would most like be “Soon Come.”
But Maniak lives in America so her project name/band name/professional alias is “Shortly.”
On June 1, Shortly will visit the area to headline a show at Everybody Hits (529 W Girard...