Mixed Media: A lot to look forward to in June

By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
I hope everyone enjoyed the Chester County Open Studio Tour last weekend. It’s so fun to see artists and art appreciators alike come together in the more intimate studio setting; for artists to have the opportunity to showcase their process, and for art appreciators to take in the unique headspace and physical work space of their favorite local artists....
On Stage: Fuchs delivers the real thing

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dana Fuchs
It’s pretty obvious where Dana Fuchs is coming from musically. With a foundation in blues, rock and R&B and a voice soulful and powerful enough to command attention even in an overly-noisy rock club, Fuchs delivers the real thing.
Fuchs released her first album “Lonely for a Lifetime” in 2003 and has been delivering soulful,...
Commissioners honor WCU for mental health efforts

Terence Farrell, Commissioner; Tracy Behringer, Outreach, County Mental Health/Intellectual & Development Disabilities (MH/IDD) Office; Candy Craig, Deputy Administrator, MH; Leanne Valentine, WCU, Mental Health Services; Michelle Kichline, Commissioner; Amanda Blue, Outreach Manager, WCU, College of Health Sciences; Linda Cox, Administrator, MH/IDD; Kathi Cozzone, Commissioner.
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Op/Ed: Time for legislative candidates to take the ‘No Nonsense’ pledge

By Susan Rzucidlo, Special to The Times
Susan Rzucidlo
Ethics in politics. It’s not an oxymoron or at least, it shouldn’t be. However, given Pennsylvania’s long and recent history of corruption scandals among members of both parties, well, sometimes I wonder. Will they ever learn? Will we – the voters – ever learn?
All too often, it seems like integrity is the exception to the norm in...
On Stage: Dorothy is seeing a higher profile these days

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Dorothy
Dorothy, who recently released her album “28 Days in the Valley,” has been a very busy performer this year. In the last few months, the album and the lead single “Flawless” took off – and so did Dorothy.
The talented singer from Los Angeles completed one tour, almost immediately headed out on another tour and has been sprinkling...
What To Do: With outdoor events looming, hope for dry weather

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Larry Ahearn will perform at Spring Gulch.
Hopefully, things won’t be too soggy over the next few days – especially because many of the popular events on this weekend’s calendar are outdoor activities.
From May 18-20, the Spring Gulch Folk Festival will return for another year at Spring Gulch Resort Campground (475 Lynch Road, New Holland,...
Will 2018 be the year of woman in Chester County politics?

By Nathaniel Smith, Columnist, The Times
In the Chester County Democratic primary election, the winners for U.S. Senator and Governor were (unopposed) men, but women for US House PA-06 (also unopposed) and Lt. Governor (Kathi Cozzone carried Chesco but not PA), so that’s half men and half women Dem winners in Chesco.
For PA Senate and House, 3 men and 8 women won Democratic races in districts...
On Stage: Kid Koala spins into Philly tonight

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kid Koala
Eric San will be performing in Philadelphia on May 17, but you won’t find his name on any venue listings. His fans, however, know that he’s coming because they know he performs under his entertainment alias – Kid Koala.
On May 17, Kid Koala will bring his “Kid Koala’s Vinyl Vaudeville Floor Kids Edition” to Johnny Brenda’s...
Mixed Media: Chester County Open Studio Tour

By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Lynette Shelley at Ivystone
This weekend marks the kick-off of the County Open Studio Tours starting with Chester County. You have plenty of ways to curate your schedule, plenty of conduits to take, with 154 artists spread over 64 studios. Not even the most diligent of art walkers could make it to every site location so I recommend choosing either a theme,...