June SuperSix: Summer is finally here!
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
It’s summer, it’s summer, it’s summer….HOORAY! OK, I realize that technically it’s not summer until Thursday, June 21st at 6:07am, but as far as I’m concerned, it’s here! A change in the season calls for a few new items for your wardrobe, right? Luckily, I have a Summer Super Six to provide a little inspiration. Here we go…
On Stage: A weekend of special local shows
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nels Cline
There are some special shows taking place at area venues this weekend – one of rock’s most respected guitarists with a show offering love to Philly, a sensitive singer-songwriter from Chester County, a Grateful Dead/Phish tribute band with Dead After-Show Party, an experimental alternative pop band from Brooklyn with its own niche...
What To Do: Strawberry festival is always a sweet time
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Strawberry festival
The unofficial start of summer arrived last weekend and the official start of summer is just around the corner.
The weather is warm, municipal and private pools are open and school is almost done for the year.
Another sure sign is the arrival of the annual Brandywine Health Foundation’s Strawberry Festival.
This weekend, the...
On Stage: A woman born to be — and perform — ‘Jazz’ comes to Longwood
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jazzmela Horn
There are times that a child’s birth name can influence the child’s destiny.
If a child is named Jazzmeia Horn, it would make sense if that child became a jazz musician or a horn player.
And, that’s what happened for Jazzmeia Horn, who is performing twice this weekend at the Wine & Jazz Festival at Longwood Gardens (Route...
Mixed Media: That magical time of year
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
It’s that magical time again. Time for the Kennett Square First Friday Expanded Art Walk. This rotations’ theme is Destination: Kennett Square. Kennett Square does not have your typical art venues. Square Pear, which is prominently located at State and Broad Street serves as the only real gallery in town. So what does an expanded art walk look like...
Cardamone promoted to Deputy District Attorney
Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan (left) and newly promoted Deputy District Attorney Andrea Cardamone.
WEST CHESTER — Chester County District Attorney Tom Hogan announced Wednesday that veteran prosecutor Andrea Cardamone has been promoted to Deputy District Attorney.
“Andrea is a strong and tireless prosecutor,” Hogan said in a news release announcing the promotion. “She...
Happy Memorial Day!
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
I’m sitting on the beach.
I hope that you are, too.
This is my happy place (ugh, that phrase is overused and annoying…yet, oddly the only way to adequately describe how I feel).
You know those polls on social media that are so popular right now? The “this or that” list of questions designed to give insight about...
On Stage: Trashcan Sinatras at Sellersville tonight
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Trashcan Sinatras
On May 27, the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) is hosting a very special acoustic show by one of Scotland’s all-time favorite rock bands.
The Trashcan Sinatras, who have been representing Scotland in the international rock scene for more than three decades, are visiting the...
PUC court shuts down Mariner East 1 & 2
A Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission judge Thursday approved state Sen. Andy Dinniman’s (D-19) petition to halt operation of the Mariner East 1 (ME1) pipeline and prohibit construction of the Mariner East 2 (ME2) and Mariner East 2X (ME2X) pipelines in West Whiteland Township.
Reacting to the decision, a local group fighting the pipeline project, Del-Chesco United for Pipeline Safety, called...
On Stage: Lissie comfortable with her midwest roots
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lissie
Rock musicians from all over the country migrate to California on a regular basis. There is a natural attraction there that can’t be denied.
If the young artists can afford it, they’ll stay there on the West Coast. Or, they might venture off to one of the country’s other hot spots for musicians such as Austin, Brooklyn or Nashville.
If...
