Tasty treats await at West Chester’s Artisan Exchange
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Delightful made-from-scratch cheesecakes are the specialty of Anastasia & Patricia’s Hand Crafted Cheesecakes.
Imagine a throng of food artisans gathered together in one convenient food hall, beckoning you to try out their many tasty creations. That’s what Saturday mornings are like at West Chester’s Artisans Exchange.
The Exchange...
Life and those you love is what matters in the end
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Last Saturday was my birthday. Normally, I would start this article with some type of self-deprecating remark about being old as dirt, but I’m turning over a new leaf. Over the past few weeks, I’ve witnessed the heartache of several people close to me that made me reevaluate my tendency to joke about life. Not that I don’t think that there is some...
On Stage: Craig Robinson headlines at Parx
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Craig Robinson
For comedian and actors – especially comedians – timing plays a big role in the overall scheme of things.
Both need the timing to be in the right place at the right time as their careers evolve. Comedians also need timing on stage – knowing how to maximize moments to make people laugh.
On Stage: The Mavericks return to home away from home in Del.
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Mavericks
There are a lot of acts performing around the area on April 6 that have been making music for a long time — acts such as the Mavericks, Candlebox, Dan Navarro, the Nick Moss Band and Cry Cry Cry.
The Mavericks have roots all over, but the band has definitely found a “home away from home” in Delaware – especially the Grand...
What To Do: Celebrate Spring with Cherry Blossoms
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Cherry Blossom festival
The chilly weather has been unkind to early blooming plants and trees, but the worst seems to have passed – maybe. (Don’t look at Saturday’s forecast.)
If you want to see hundreds of lovely trees showing off their pink blossoms, you can find what you want at the Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival (http://subarucherryblossom.org),...
KSPD’s Rongaus, Manko promoted to corporal
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Ken Rongaus is sworn in as corporal by Mayor Matt Fetick as his family looks on.
KENNETT SQUARE – Kennett Square’s finest was out in full force at Monday night’s Borough Council meeting as police officers Ken Rongaus and Andrew Manko were promoted to the rank of corporal.
Police Chief William Holdsworth said Rongaus and Manko were each chosen for the...
On Stage: Cifika offers a Korean take on electronic music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Cifika
There are plenty of interesting music events around the area tonight – many of which have an international flavor, including a rising star from South Korea (Cifika), a rocker from England (the Kinks’ Dave Davies), Imarhan (an Algerian Tuareg desert rock band), Jinjer (a Ukrainian metal band), and Alfredo Rodríguez (a singer from Cuba).
On...
Don’t Retire, ReFire: Embrace the possibilities
By Gail Suplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Possibility. That’s a great word, isn’t it? You can interpret it however you want. You can create possibilities. You can invent possibilities. Possibilities are endless!
What does possibility mean for you, in your life?
You can look at possibility as a thing that may happen or be the case. It can mean chance or likelihood, probability or hope,...
Lacy stepping down as head of The Land Conservancy
Gwen Lacy
Gwen Lacy, the founding executive director of The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC), has announced her decision to step down, effective April 30.
Lacy has been a dedicated and passionate advocate for land conservation, historic preservation, environmental education, and stewardship in the region for 14 years. She started in 2004 as director of the Kennett Township Land...
On Stage: Hot Tuna visits Phoenixville
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Hot Tuna
It seems whenever Hot Tuna come to the area, there is a holiday vibe in the air.
Usually, the veteran duo’s visit is a Thanksgiving week show at the Keswick Theater.
This time, Hot Tuna – Jack Casady and Jorma Kaukonen – have changed it up a little bit. The two veteran musicians are performing the day after Easter at the Colonial Theatre...
