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...
What To Do: It’s Summer and the strawberries are ripe
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
47th Annual Strawberry Festival
Summer has arrived – unofficially last weekend and officially three weeks from now. The weather is warm, school is almost done for the year and municipal and private pools are open.
Another sure sign is the arrival of the annual Brandywine Health Foundation’s Strawberry Festival.
On Stage: Joe Louis Walker shows no sign of slowing down
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Joe Louis Walker
Joe Louis Walker may be closing in on his next decade – he will be 70 on Christmas Day – but he’s no way ready to slow down. The word retirement is not in his dictionary.
On June 1, Walker will visit Chester County to be the headliner at the 10th Annual Chester County Blues BBQ (Wyndsor Farm, 2550 Ridge Road, Elverson, www.chestercountyblues.com).
“I’ve...
On Stage: The Book of Mormon returns to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Book of Mormon
In March 2011, “The Book of Mormon” made its debut at the Eugene O’Neill Theatre. During its first year, the show was consistently one of the top five best-selling shows on Broadway and it set 22 new weekly sales records at the O’Neill.
The show, which was seven years in the making, met with immediate critical acclaim...
On Stage: Take the less-traveled musical path this weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
RAM
If you’re in the mood to hear live music that is different…music that you don’t usually hear on the internet or radio…then there are two music acts performing in Philadelphia this weekend that you should check out – RAM and Joe Moffett.
RAM, which is performing on May 26 at Myst Lounge (5835 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, 267-686-4101),...
Rudolf hired as Kennett Twp. interim manager
KENNETT — Alison Rudolf will serve as Kennett Township’s interim township manager beginning Tuesday, May 28.
She will replace, on an interim basis, Lisa Moore, who was terminated by the township last week and is the subject of an ongoing investigation over alleged fiscal improprieties.
What To Do: Kennett Memorial Day Parade tops busy weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Weekend is a time for weekend getaways, barbecues and traditional events.
One of the most popular traditional events is Kennett Square’s annual Memorial Day Parade (West State Street, Kennett Square, http://historickennettsquare.com). The parade, which honors the area’s veterans, is scheduled for May 27.
On Stage: the circus comes to town
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Big Apple Circus
The Big Apple Circus, which is celebrating its 41st anniversary this year, up residency at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center (100 Station Avenue, Oaks, https://bigapplecircus.com) for a run now through June 16.
Many of the world’s greatest circus acts have performed under the Big Apple Circus Big Top. Each year, a new show...
