Have a happy — and Safe — Labor Day weekend
Although we may all be dodging raindrops — and potential thunderstorms —throughout the weekend, this Labor Day weekend, it makes sense to pay attention to a few details to keep your long weekend happy and safe.
Whether, like many of us, you plan to stay home and fire up the grill for one last summer weekend, or if you’re hitting the road for one last weekend at the shore, Red Cross...
On Stage: CKY comes back from adversity, enjoys local roots
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
CKY
CKY, which is headlining a show at Underground Arts (1200 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia, http://undergroundarts.org) on August 31, is a band with its roots in West Chester.
“Me and Deron (Miller) went to West Chester East, ” said CKY drummer Jess Margera, during a phone interview last week from a tour stop in Dallas, Texas.
“That’s...
Mixed Media: Summer winds down with a handful of local visual arts events
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Summer is coming to a close, Labor Day is upon us, and soon enough we’ll have to ban white from our wardrobe as we prepare for fall. Is that a thing? It was a sort of seasonal etiquette that I grew up hearing and now choose to completely ignore. As we near the end of August, a few shows have opened this week.
Delaware Art Museum has debuted the next...
County needs to answer questions on mosquito spraying
By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
The citizens’ organization Don’t Spray Me! wishes to work as much as possible with facts and evidence concerning pesticide spraying, and within the modes of democratic governance in our society.
Most of us will readily agree that the different levels of government should in turn work openly with citizens and taxpayers.
In every press release about...
On Stage: Phillip Phillips hits the state at Parx
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Phillip Phillips
Fans of “American Idol” and “One Tree Hill” — take notice.
On August 28, the Parx Casino’s Xcite Center will host a special twin-bill featuring co-headliners Phillip Phillips (“American Idol” winner) and Gavin DeGraw (who wrote the theme song for “One Tree Hill”). Doors for the show will open at 6 p.m.
It’s not even Labor Day and the voters are exhausted
I’m so tired, I haven’t slept a wink
I’m so tired, my mind is on the blink
I wonder should I get up and fix myself a drink
— “I’m So Tired” The Beatles.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
In a week where the headlines came fast and furious, which few enjoyed unless they were playing Criminal Republican Bingo, it seems like the voting public is dividing into three groups:...
On Stage: Dee Jay Silver enjoys crossing formats
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dee Jay Silver
Dee Jay Silver and Jason Aldean go together like ribs and BBQ sauce or Jack Daniels and Coke.
On August 25, 2017, Silver was in the area performing on the Camden Waterfront as part of Aldean’s “They Don’t Know Tour.”
This year, Silver returns to the BB&T Pavilion (1 Harbour Boulevard, Camden, New Jersey, 856-225-0163, www.livenation.com)...
What To Do: Don’t get bugged by event at Tyler Arboretum
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Bugs and Butterflies
People often tend to squash or swat away insects when they encounter them — but that’s not always a good thing. There are many insects who deserve respect and need your love.
This weekend, bug lovers will join with the staff at Tyler Arboretum (515 Painter Road, Media, 610-566-9134, www.tylerarboretum.org) for a special...
On Stage: Balún celebrates Puerto Rican roots
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Balún
The coquí is a frog endemic to Puerto. The species is named for the loud call the males make at night. This sound serves two purposes. The coquí is a very important aspect of Puerto Rican culture and has become an unofficial territorial symbol of Puerto Rico.
To hear coqui’s unique call, you need to go to Puerto Rico. Or you can...
Mixed Media: Time for submissions to local art shows
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
It’s back to school season! Which means it is also submission and call for entry time for artists. I’d like to start today’s article off by introducing some opportunities and deadlines to artists in the area.
First, the much anticipated Fourth Annual National Juried Show with Oxford Art Alliance will be accepting applications through August 31....
