Feeling a bit bluer than usual after Election Day
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
So, what to take away from Tuesday’s election results?
While the county’s Congressional races and even State Representative races weren’t a surprise (regular readers will note I felt pretty strongly that Democrats could win all but three state house districts unless the national wave was immense, which it was not, and they did), you have to think that the...
On Stage: New Romance brings back that 80s vibe
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The 1980s was a decade when MTV was a major player in the world of rock music. Bands found instant success when their videos got into regular rotation on the music-based cable channel.
More than 30 years have passed since that era in the history of pop music. Many of the acts are long-gone. Some have persevered over the last three decades and other...
What To Do: Honoring our Veterans
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
This is the weekend that America celebrates Veterans Day – a special holiday created to honor those who have served the nation as part of United States Armed Forces.
Valley Forge National Park (1400 North Outer Line Drive, Valley Forge, 610- 783-1000, www.nps.gov/vafo) is hosting a special “Veterans Day Commemoration” on November 11 beginning...
On Stage: Pennsylvania Ballet starts season with a classic
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jiří Kylián’s “Petite Mort” at the Pennsylvania Ballet
Year after year, the Pennsylvania Ballet has been able to present a season schedule that has just the right balance between the old and the new …the right mixture of traditional and contemporary.
The Pennsylvania Ballet and Artistic Director Angel Corella kicked off the 2018-2019 season...
Mixed Media: Art shows closing, opening
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
The severity of the rain held out long enough last Friday for Kennett Square to welcome a bustling crowd to its’ Expanded Art Stroll. Congratulations to all the merchants, artists, organizations and volunteers for contributing to such a fun event. Special shout out to Casa Guanajuato for their phenomenal installation experience, “Journey to Mictlan”...
On Your Table: For Thanksgiving, don’t stress, but plan ahead
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Turkey is central to Thanksgiving Dinner
Thanksgiving is coming and the best advice I’ve heard about this is, “Take it all in stride. Everything is going to be ok.”
Executive Chef Tim Baker of The Whip Tavern in Unionville agrees. He declares Thanksgiving to be his favorite holiday for eating with family and friends. And it needn’t...
Don’t Retire, ReFire: What is your contribution to the season of Thanksgiving?
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Autumn in Chester County, this year, is one of the most brilliant displays of color that I’ve seen in recent years.
This month of November is packed with so many thoughts and emotions, as we enter the season of giving thanks and being grateful for what we have. All of that spills out into the holiday festivities leading to the New Year. So, here we...
Chester County Democrats enjoy local Tsunami
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County’s Democrats made strong gains in legislative races Tuesday, winning a clear majority of State House seats and picking up a pair of state Senate seats — not to mention electing a Democrat to represent the entire county in 2019 as well as electing another Democrat to serve the southern part of the county almost immediately.
While the “Blue...
On Stage: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory comes to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” exists in a variety of forms.
It started with a children’s novel published in 1964 by British author Roald Dahl.
Its second incarnation was “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory,” an Academy Award-nominated musical fantasy in 1971 starring Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka.
What To Do: PA. Hunt Club on Sunday
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Pennsylvania Hunt Club
The first weekend past Halloween is always a busy one, with everything from local Pirate events, celebrations of food trucks and one of Chester County’s most venerable equestrian events.
The Pennsylvania Hunt Cup (Pennsylvania Hunt Cup racecourse, Newark Road, Unionville, 484-888-6619, http://pahuntcup.org) is one...
