On Stage: Jon Pousette-Dart comes to The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jon Pousette-Dart
Jon Pousette-Dart’s debut album in 1976 was “Pousette Dart Band.” Now, Pousette-Dart has 10 albums to his credit and more than a thousand shows on his musical resume.
When Pousette-Dart goes on tour, it could be in one of three configurations – as a solo act, as an acoustic duo or with his talented band that features Malcom...
Mexican national charged with selling kilo of meth, half kilo of fentanyl-laced heroin
Jose Uriel Arreola-Ortiz
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Thursday the arrest of Jose Uriel Arreola–Ortiz for drug trafficking. The defendant reportedly supplied a confidential informant with a kilogram of crystal methamphetamine and a half kilogram of fentanyl-laced heroin.
Arreola–Ortiz allegedly ran a drug operation out of Mexico and California, supplying drugs...
Fourth Annual LCH Run , Sept 21
KENNETT SQUARE — Anson B. Nixon Park will host LCH’s fourth annual community 5k, family walk, and kid’s dash on Saturday, September 21st. LCH is a local community health center that provides integrated health and human services for all regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. “This event reflects our mission as an agency that embraces and celebrates all,” said Director of Development...
County Health sets dates for flu shot clinics
With the start of flu season almost underway, the Chester County Health Department is offering flu vaccinations at schools and community locations from September through November. Clinics are open to the entire community without an appointment.
The Chester County Health Department recommends annual flu vaccines for everyone aged six months and older. “Because the weather is still warm, it is...
On Stage: Halliday lays down the law for folk fans
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Marion Halliday
There are two acts coming to the area this weekend that are performing shows in support of their debut solo albums – but that’s where the similarity ends.
Marion Halliday plays powerful Americana music with rock influence. Alyse Vellturo, who performs as pronoun, is an indie pop singer-songwriter and one-woman band.
What To Do: It’s Mushroom Festival time in Kennett
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
One statement that always applies in Kennett Square is — “There’s a fungus among us” – and it’s never more evident than on the weekend after Labor Day each year – the weekend for the annual staging of the Mushroom Festival.
After three decades, anniversaries begin to take on a special significance. This weekend marks the 34th anniversary...
Emmons announces run for Congress
John Emmons
Businessman John Emmons announced his candidacy for Congress in Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District, Wednesday. Speaking to a group of more than 100 supporters at the VFW Hall in Parkesburg, Emmons kicked off his campaign:
“The 2020 election will be a fight for the soul of our country, and as most of you know, I’m not afraid of a fight. We need strong, unwavering...
On Stage: Christie Lenée brings big guitar talent to The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Christie Lenée
If Christie Lenée played electric guitar with roots in the blues instead of acoustic guitar with a fingerpicking pedigree, she would be on a plateau with Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page.
That doesn’t mean that Lenée is not an internationally acclaimed guitarist who is one of the best in the world at what she...
On Stage: ‘Kingfish’ roars into show at The Mann
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram
Venues around the Delaware Valley have long been favorite places for blues acts to visit when they are on tour.
So, it’s not surprising that three of the top young blues acts in the country are performing on the area over a three-week period.
Last week, Danielle Nicole rattled the rafters at the Ardmore Music Hall...
Today, we are all an imaginary cow