Inner Nature: The Breath of Life
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
Respiration is the technical term for the release of energy from food at the cellular level. On a colloquial level, it is used to describe the process of breathing. Here, I will discuss how the process of breathing using the respiratory system supports the intake of oxygen and removal of carbon dioxide, a waste product of respiration. I am going to focus narrowly...
Brandywine Hills Point-To-Point is family friendly event
Children and parents compete in the lead line race.
The clock is ticking down to the exciting running of the 77th Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point on Sunday, April 7, at the Myrick Conservation Center in Pocopson Township.
This annual event is an outstanding opportunity to see steeplechase racing at its finest over a 318-acre property overlooking the stunning scenery of southern Chester County,...
Chanticleer at Unionville High School, April 3
Chanticleer
Unionville High School presents Chanticleer in concert on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Hailed as “the world’s reigning male chorus” by The New Yorker, the San Francisco-based Grammy Award-winning ensemble Chanticleer celebrates its 40th anniversary this season.
Praised by the San Francisco Chronicle for its “tonal luxuriance and crisply etched clarity,” Chanticleer...
On Stage: Poco’s Young unretires, finds new path
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Poco
With the great variety of shows around the area tonight, if you can’t find something you like, then you should resign yourself to an evening at home binge-watching your favorite show on Netflix or Hulu.
Live music will be available tonight in an array of diverse genres. The schedule includes a band from the 1960s that fostered country rock...
What To Do: Longwood Gardens ‘blooms’ into spring
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tulips at Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens (Route 1, Kennett Square, 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org) is a living example of the old saying that “when one door closes, another door opens.”
After another multi-week successful run in 2019, Longwood’s “Orchid Extravagaza” closed last weekend.
On Stage: Through change and evolution, The Yardbirds keep the music coming
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Yardbirds
Any informed list of the 10 all-time best rock guitarists should – without question – include Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page.
Amazingly, all three got their starts in the same band – the Yardbirds
The Yardbirds, who are playing the Colonial Theatre (Bridge Street, Phoenixville, 610- 917-1228, www.thecolonialtheatre.com)...
Zambrano named new Kennett YMCA Director
Francisco Zambrano
KENNETT SQUARE — On Monday, the Kennett Area YMCA announced Francisco Zambrano as its new Executive Director.
Zambrano comes to Chester County after 12 years at the YMCA-Peru, where he moved through the ranks of Camp Program Coordinator, Camp Director, Branch Executive Director, and finally, Chief Operating Officer. He has a global understanding of the impact and responsibilities...
On Stage: Meow Meow & Thomas Lauderdale hit Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Meow Meow & Thomas Lauderdale
Thomas Lauderdale has performed shows in this area many times over the years – always as part of his ensemble Pink Martini.
This week, Lauderdale will be in Philly to perform with a different musical project – Meow Meow and Thomas Lauderdale.
On March 26, World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400,...
Red Cross & Firefighters install smoke alarms for those in need
A city firefighter installs a smoke alarm in a city home, Saturday.
COATESVILLE — On Saturday March 23, 2019 Coatesville City Firefighters and volunteers from the American Red Cross teamed up to promote their “Sound the Alarm – Save a Life” event in homes throughout the City.
“On a crisp 30 degree early spring morning these American Red Cross volunteers left the warmth and comfort of...
On Stage: Monterey Jazz Fest On Tour comes to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Monterey Jazz Festival On Tour
Some of this weekend’s featured concerts in the area cover a variety of musical styles including all-star jazz, modern blues, singer-songwriter, and alt-country/experimental.
Six of the most talented new artists on the jazz scene are now on the road together as part of the Monterey Jazz Festival on Tour.
The tour,...
