What To Do: Coatesville, W. Chester, Downingtown Christmas parades on tap
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Coatesville Christmas Parade
The Christmas holiday season has many annual traditions – holiday lights and decorations, mistletoe, manger scenes, caroling, elaborate Christmas tree, visits by Santa Claus, gift exchanges, holiday train excursions…and Christmas parades.
Two of the best parades in the area are scheduled for this weekend – the...
On Stage: ‘Company’ returns to local stage
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Company
There’s a new show in town that’s not really a new show. The original production was in 1970 but this will be the first time this show has played Philadelphia.
Now through December 10, The Kimmel Cultural Campus and The Shubert Organization is presenting the Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim’s and George Furth’s “Company”...
Williams announces run for Attorney General
Craig Williams
Tuesday, Republican State Rep. Craig Williams (R-160), a former Federal Prosecutor and United States Marine Corps combat veteran, announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania Attorney General and released his first advertisement.
“Pennsylvania needs an Attorney General who focuses on prosecution not political posturing,” Williams remarked. “Our seniors, children, and hardworking...
What To Do: Holiday events go into high gear
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Santa on a fire truck in West Chester
Thanksgiving has passed and Halloween 2023 is ancient history. That that means the Christmas season is in full swing – the all-encompassing holiday season with Christmas carols providing the audio background and an endless barrage of Christmas sales and ads in full assault mode.
Fortunately, there are many...
On Stage: Turkey’d out? Now feast of great music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Gretchen Emery Band
The day after Thanksgiving often demands extra motivation from those who are prone to sitting around the house recovering from the day before.
November 24 is the day after Thanksgiving this year and there is definite motivation to get out and hear live music performed by a pair of top-flight acts — the Gretchen Emery Band...
Deuso announces run for 155th District Seat; seeks to become PA’s 1st transgender state rep
Erica Deuso
Erica Deuso (she/they) is a progressive transgender Democrat from Downingtown, who has officially declared her candidacy for State Representative (HD-155, Chester County) in Pennsylvania on November 8th, 2023.
Erica brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the political landscape. Erica is a pro-labor, pro-choice, pro-environment Democrat who believes that now, on the...
On Stage Extra: Mia X Ally put their twist on traditional instruments
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mia X Ally
If someone told you to check out an interesting music act – a duo featuring two young women playing violin and bagpipes – you’d probably envision a folky duo playing an acoustic blend of Celtic tunes and traditional Appalachian songs.
If the group was Mia X Ally, you’d be in for a surprise.
Mia X Ally, who are headlining a show...
What To Do: Unionville Art Gala returns for 45th year
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The works of Shawn Faust are featured at this year’s Unionville Art Gala.
If you want to start your holiday shopping early this year by visiting an art show, an antiques show or a craft show this weekend, you’re in luck. There is at least one of each on this weekend’s events calendar.
The 45th Annual Unionville Art Gala, which will be held...
On Stage: Reverend Peyton overcame a lot to become a blues guitar ace
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band
If it’s country blues and top-flight fingerpicking you’re looking for, then look in Reverend Peyton’s direction.
Reverend Peyton has performed many times at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) and he’s coming back again on November 16.
The Reverend...
Kennett Square plans busy schedule of holiday events
The Kennett Square Holiday Light Parade
“Whether you call Kennett Square home or visit during the season, there is no place like Kennett Square for the holidays,” says Daniel Embree, Kennett Collaborative’s Executive Director. “I love strolling through town with a warm drink in hand or marveling at the matchless light displays at Longwood Gardens. There are a ‘million ways’ to revel...
