On Stage: Tim O’Brien brings bluegrass to Sellersville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Tim O’Brien Band
Tim O’Brien got interested in music at an early age and has stayed with it ever since.
Growing up in Wheeling, West Virginia in the 50s and 60s, O’Brien was drawn more to traditional music than the rock music that dominated the airwaves. His musical path led him to bluegrass, country and, eventually, contemporary bluegrass....
On Stage: Hunter & Woodward perform at The Flash Sunday
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Charlie Hunter & Lucy Woodward
It’s summertime and things just keep rocking hard at Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org).
The popular venue in Kennett Square started the weekend with a show Friday night by Heather Gillis, a young Nashville-based blues rocker from Florida.
On July 14,...
What To Do: Once again, it’s time for Blobfest!
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Blobfest
If something is “one of a kind,” it has to be special. The Blob Fest is one of-a-kind and very special.
In the entire world, there is just one BlobFest and it’s held every year right here in Chester County.
“The Blob” is a low-budget horror film that was filmed at the Colonial Theatre and other locations around Phoenixville in...
On Stage: Heather Gillis brings big talent to The Flash
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Heather Gillis
Kennett Flash will be rocking this Friday night.
Heather Gillis, a Nashville-based blues rocker from Florida, will make her Chester County debut on July 12 at Kennett Flash (102 Sycamore Alley, Kennett Square, 484-732-8295, http://www.kennettflash.org).
Gillis is primarily a guitarist/vocalist but is much more than that. She is an...
Don’t Retire, ReFire: Living with urgency
By Gail Suplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
As I thought about what urgency means to me, and the purpose of my message, more forms of urgency opened up and surfaced.
Urgency, by definition, has two meanings. One meaning is of persistence and insistence.
A good example of this meaning is the urgency of the “now” mentality we live in. In this day and age where all of our “conveniences” have...
On Stage: Common Kings push musical boundaries
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Common Kings
When Sublime with Rome brings the tour supporting its brand-new album “Blessings” to the Mann Center (5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia. https://manncenter.org) on July 9, fans would do well to get there early enough to hear the opening act – Common Kings.
Common Kings are a multi-cultural pop/rock band with vocals inspired by...
What To Do: First Fridays filled with fun in the area
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Amazingly, it’s already July. And, the start of the month means that it’s time for First Friday events.
When the first Friday of the month comes around, it’s a good time to spend the evening in West Chester or Lancaster.
On July 5, West Chester will host its version of First Friday (downtown West Chester, http://www.downtownwestchester.com)....
On Stage: Shakespeare comes to life at Phoenix Theatre
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Tempest
If you’re looking for a different and interesting way to celebrate the holiday weekend, you can celebrate the opening of Chester County’s newest cultural attraction – the opening weekend of the Phoenix Theatre (The Phoenix Theatre at SALT Performing Arts, 1645 Art School Road, Chester Springs, https://www.thephoenixtheatrepa.com).
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Hogan withdraws from County DA race
Tom Hogan
Tom Hogan withdrew from the race for Chester County District Attorney, Wednesday.
Hogan, once seen as a potential gubernatorial or U.S. Attorney candidate in some political circles, cited family needs as the key factor behind his decision, after serving two terms in office after winning election in 2011.
Hogan moved to endorse First Assistant District Attorney Michael Noone as his replacement...
Chesco residents demand action on Trump’s detention camps
Protestors gather outside of U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan’s office, Tuesday.
By Lisa Longo, Special to The Times
Approximately 150 rallied Tuesday at the office of Representative Chrissy Houlahan stating a need for urgent and immediate action and to ask for the support of the Congresswoman to close the Trump detention camps amid reports of deplorable conditions for children and adults. Lack...
