What To Do: Fun for Fathers’ Day
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Fatherfest
If there is a hot air balloon, a blimp, a helicopter or a giant condor in the sky above you, it’s almost a certainty that you’re going to look up.
If it’s a helicopter, the audio part emphasizes the visual part as it attracts your attention. When there is a chopper flying overhead, it is virtually impossible to resist a skyward gaze.
On Stage: Karen Gross mixes humor and timeless cabaret
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Karen Gross
Karen Gross is a talented singer and storyteller…a composer of heartfelt original music. She is also a throwback to a bygone era…a playful chanteuse who can perform sophisticated, sassy cabaret shows.
She has performed at prestigious venues including Lincoln Center in New York City and the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Kimmel...
On Stage: Sibling-powered Lawrence comes to The Met
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lawrence
Usually, mid-week is a slow time for live music – especially Wednesday nights. But that isn’t so this week – not this Wednesday.
The area music calendar has several great shows in a variety of genres – indie-pop, blues and pop-rock on Wednesday.
Years ago, a much older generation had George and Gracie – comedians George Burns and...
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...
Trump’s new move on Cuba is idiotic
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Havana, Cuba, 2018 near El Malecon
John Bolton is full of crap. And his boss, Donald J. Trump, is in the words of a friend of a friend on Facebook, is a “DoucheCanoe.”
This week, the Trump Administration announced that the U.S. government would again tighten and restrict commercial and travel to Cuba. Bolton, a hard-line lunatic who helped get us into pointless...
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,...
