On Stage: A local musician lays down the law

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Michael Braunfeld Most people don’t associate being a lawyer with being an entertainer – unless they take into consideration high-profile criminal lawyers like F. Lee Bailey or Clarence Darrow. So, it’s a little unusual that two music acts playing in the area in a five-day period feature lawyers – Mike Cusimano, whose band played the Keswick...

What To Do: Sheep and Wool Day at Springton

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times “Sheep and Wool Day” at Springton Manor Farm (860 Springton Road, Glenmoore, 610-942-2450, www.chesco.org/ccparks) is an event that has become a popular annual spring tradition in Chester County. This year’s “Sheep and Wool Day” is a free family event that will be held on April 27 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Visitors will be able to observe demonstrations...

On Stage: Slambovian knows how to celebrate

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Slambovian Circus of Dreams The Slambovian Circus of Dreams — songwriter Joziah Longo (vocals/guitar/harmonica), his wife multi-instrumentalist Tink Lloyd (accordion, cello, ukelele, theremin, melodica), guitarist/mandolin player Sharkey McEwen, Bob Torsello (bass) and Felipe Torres (drums,percussion) — usually has some sort of theme...

On Stage: Roger McGuinn remains a major influence

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Roger McGuinn If you attend Roger McGuinn’s show at the Colonial Theatre (Bridge Street, Phoenixville, 610- 917-1228, www.thecolonialtheatre.com) on April 25, you’ll be treated to a great musical performance and a lesson in rock-and-roll history. A concert performance by Roger McGuinn is more than just a music concert. It is a history lesson...

County to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

pills Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services is spreading community awareness for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day taking place this Saturday, April 27th. Organized nationwide by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides temporary local sites for safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs,...

On Stage: No need to ‘Cringe’ at this act

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Cringe There are times when fans head to a show to see one of their favorites as headliner and cringe if they have to sit through an opening act. When fans head to The Keswick Theater (291 N. Keswick Avenue, Glenside, 215-572-7650, www.keswicktheatre.com) on April 23 to attend Tesla’s “Shock USA Tour,” I they get there early, they’ll see...

Dog wardens to canvass for licenses this week

The Chester County Treasurers Office is issuing a courtesy notice that dog wardens will canvass homes in Chester County the week of April 22nd to ensure all dog owners have current licenses and rabies vaccinations for their dogs.  All dogs three months or older must be licensed by January 1 of each year.  The fee is $6.50 for each spayed or neutered dog and $8.50 for other dogs. Seniors who are...

What To Do: Easter, Earth Day and more celebrations

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times This is the weekend that Easter Egg hunts will be omnipresent. Brightly-colored Easter eggs will be everywhere. The only place with more eggs might be in a large seafood restaurant specializing in shad roe dishes. Fortunately, there are more events this weekend than just Easter Egg hunts – like Earth Day events. Earth Day has been becoming more...

On Stage: Odonis Odonis stays intense

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Odonis Odonis Two acts playing at Philadelphia venues on April 19 can induce different dream states. Odonis Odonis can put you on a trail to industrial nightmares while Dawn Landes can make you float away with her soft lullabies. Odonis Odonis is a Canadian band that has embraced different sound vibes over the years but has always maintained a constant...

On Stage: Less Than Jake is more than fun

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Less Than Jake Just over a year ago, ska/punk/indie rock veterans Less Than Jake energized and thoroughly entertained a sellout audience at The Queen (500 North Market Street, Wilmington, 202-730-3331,www.thequeenwilmington.com). Now, the band from Gainesville, Florida, is back to do it again. LTJ will headline a show at The Queen on April 17 and...