On Stage: Brigadoon makes a rare local visit
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
“Brigadoon” is a well-loved Broadway musical that had its debut on the Great White Way in March 1947 at the Ziegfeld Theatre, where it ran for 581 performances. Songs from the musical, such as “Almost Like Being in Love,” have become standards.
Bur, “Brigadoon” is a show that is relatively unfamiliar to the last few generations of theater...
OpEd: In 2018, Republicans are fighting for the future
By Val DiGiorgio, Chairman, Republican Party of Pennsylvania
Val DiGiorgio
A lot has changed in our national political landscape—some for the good, some for the bad—but for the first time in over a decade (thanks in large part to Republican achievement) a record-low number of people are concerned about the economy.
Republican-led tax cuts and deregulation have created an economic boom in...
Inner Nature: Eye see colors
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
Eyes harvest light reflected from objects. Optic nerves transmit that information to the brain. The brain turns that information into an image. Thus eyes are the intermediary between an object and its perception. Let’s look at them more carefully. Don’t shrink from anatomical detail or biochemistry – this is fun stuff. It’s fun because delving into biomechanical...
Nothing is more precious than your smile
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
There are many wise old sayings involving a smile. Mother Teresa is credited with saying “We shall never know all the good a simple smile can do.” A Chinese proverb suggests that every smile makes you a day younger. It’s no wonder we show people how we feel with our smiles. Today a simple smile has become big business for corporate...
On Stage: Gina Sicilia is happy to be home
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Gina Sicilia
Gina Sicilia is happy to be coming home – if even for just one night.
Sicilia, a highly-acclaimed blues vocalist who grew up in the Philadelphia area, is coming back to the area on September 26 for a show at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400,www.worldcafelive.com). She will share the mid-week bill...
On Stage: Locks at Sona debuts with Fitzsimmons show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
William Fitzsimmons
On September 22, the will be an area concert that has “newness” written all over it.
This Saturday night, William Fitzsimmons will visit the area for a show at the Locks at Sona (4417 Main Street, Manayunk, 484-273-0481, sonapub.com)
The Locks at Sona is a brand-new club that opened its doors for the first time this month.
Fitzsimmons...
What To Do: Fall into Let’s Choose Health Run in Kennett
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
When autumn arrives, there are ethnic food festivals almost every weekend. The schedule for the next week has events featuring Mexican, Greek, Indian, German, Chinese, Latin and Polish food.
This weekend, Anson B. Nixon Park (North Walnut Road, Kennett Square, www.AnsonBNixonPark.org) will be the site of “La Comunidad Hispana 1st Annual 5K and...
On Stage: Spend some time with Family and Friends
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Family and Friends
For a lot of people, Thursday night is a good time to get an early start on the weekend – a good time to enjoy an evening with family and friends.
This Thursday night is an especially good night to enjoy an evening with family and friends – more specifically, Family and Friends.
On July 20, Family and Friends, a highly energetic...
Authorities continue investigation into Bellingham killings
Bruce Rogal
A man, after attempting to kill his ex-wife on the day their divorce became final, apparently killed his aged parents at an East Goshen Assisted Living facility, before leading police on a deadly chase, with gunfire exchanged before being found dead, Wednesday night.
The man, Bruce Rogal, age 59, allegedly killed his parents in the Bellingham retirement community in East Goshen on Wednesday...
Mixed media: A few closings, and openings in local arts shows
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
We’ve got a few shows that just opened, or are about to open, but first, here’s what’s ending.
Art Trust’s current mixed media exhibition, “Mixed,” will end September 28. Join them for their artist talk on September 27th from 7 – 8pm. Sharon Bartmann, Jennifer Hartz, and Jim Roberts will discuss their work and there will be some time...
