On Stage: Montreal Guitare Trio returns to The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Montreal Guitare Trio
The Montreal Guitare Trio is no stranger to the Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org).
The Canadian band played the venue earlier this year as the opening act for the California Guitar Trio. Now, the Montreal-based threesome – Sébastien Dufour, Glenn Lévesque and Marc...
YMCA Gymcats wrap up successful season
The YMCA Gymcats at a recent championship
The YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s gymnastics team, the Gymcats, who train at the Oscar Lasko YMCA in West Chester, capped off a strong competitive year with a lot of success at the League, State and National Championships.
“This has been one of the best seasons,” says Megan Hartman, Head Gymnastics Coach for the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. “All our...
Inner Nature: The science of reproduction
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
Reproduction is the process by which cells make new cells and organisms make babies. No surprises there. But underlying the banality of that observation is a profound question that had thinkers from Aristotle to Darwin scratching their heads: How does reproduction work? How is it that cats have baby cats nearly, but not exactly, like themselves? And if cats...
Rep. Houlahan: It’s time to start the impeachment inquiry
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
You may or may not have heard much about the testimony of former FBI Director and Special Counsel Robert Mueller this past week before Congress.
While many in the media seem fixated on the optics — Mueller wasn’t showy, and demurred on answering a number of questions — for those who paid attention (and read his 400-page plus report), it is increasingly evident...
On Stage: Laugh it up with Jim McCue tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jim McCue
If things go as planned on the evening of July 27, they’ll be laughing in the aisles at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, UptownWestChester.org).
On Saturday night, the theater in downtown West Chester will be presenting an evening of comedy with Boston’s stand-up veteran Jim McCue.
A mixture...
What To Do: Goshen Country Fair — perfect for a summer evening
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Goshen Country Fair
This is the time of the year for outdoors festivals such as country fairs, festivals honoring a particular fruit or vegetable and outdoor concerts.
One of the best — and longest-running — is the annual Goshen Country Fair (Goshen Fairgrounds, Park Avenue, East Goshen, 610- 430-1554,www.goshencountryfair.org). The fair,...
On Stage: Albert Castiglia was born under a good sign
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Albert Castiglia
Over the next few days, Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org) is presenting a series of shows that will please a wide variety of music tastes – blues, western swing, classic rock tribute, singer/songwriter and indie pop.
It starts on July 25 with modern bluesman Albert Castiglia.
“Born...
County Health earns national accreditation from Public Health Board
The Chester County Commissioners announced Tuesday the significant achievement of the County’s Health Department in earning national accreditation from the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB). To earn this accolade, the health department underwent a rigorous, multi-faceted, peer-reviewed assessment process to ensure it met or exceeded a set of public health quality standards and measures.
On Stage: Cirque du Soleil: Amaluna comes to Oaks
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
There are two circus-style events coming to the area this week – but not the traditional one-ring type with lions, tigers, elephants and clowns.
One is Cirque du Soleil — a new age style circus from a circus company that constantly pushes the boundaries. The other is a concert by the Rolling Stones, a show with a circus-like atmosphere and...
On Stage: Jesse Terry performs in the round in Berwyn
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jesse Terry
Veteran singer/songwriter Jesse Terry has performed many memorable shows in this area, including sold-out shows at Burlap and Bean and World Café Live. He also played in Chester County at The Spotlight Concert Series a few years ago and now is making a return appearance.
On July 20, The Spotlight Concert Series at Trinity Presbyterian...
