On Stage: Keith Harkin brings a bit of Ireland for St. Patty’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Keith Harkin
Keith Harkin couldn’t have picked a better day to play a show in Philadelphia.
If you’re a musician from Ireland, it is almost mandatory to have a gig in the states on St. Patrick’s Day.
“I always tour in March,” said Harkin, during a phone interview Monday afternoon from a tour stop in Atlanta, Georgia. “I love playing live...
Costello isn’t going anywhere — at least until November
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Welcome to a very special, bonus St. Patrick’s Day edition of Politics as Unusual — marking a week where an awful lot was, well, unusual.
Democrat Conor Lamb appears to have beaten Republican Rick Saccone — the current tally separates the two by less than 700 votes — in a strongly Republican performing district (Donald Trump won there by about 20 points...
What To Do: St. Patrick’s Day and a day to get happy
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Many St. Patrick’s Day activities were held last weekend and there are more slated for this weekend – including the mandatory pub crawls in Wilmington and many Philadelphia neighborhoods.
Drinking and dining play a big role in Patty’s Day celebrations.
On March 17, the New Castle County Irish Society (1301 South Rodney Street, Wilmington, Delaware, ...
On Stage: Swan Lake opens Pa. Ballet Spring season
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Swan Lake
There are many famous ballets but “Swan Lake” is on a plateau all its own – elevated above the rest and deservedly so.
Anyone even slightly interested in ballet should take advantage if there is an opportunity to see one of the country’s top professional companies perform “Swan Lake.” And, just such an opportunity exists right...
Op/Ed: Chester County prepared for active shooter incidents
By Thomas Hogan, Chester County District Attorney
Shane Clark, President, Chester County Police Chiefs Association
Bobby Kagel, Director, Chester County Department of Emergency Services
In the wake of the Florida school shooting, many people have asked whether Chester County law enforcement is prepared for such an incident. On behalf of the Chester County District Attorney’s Office, Police...
On Your Table: Spring finally arrives along with St. Joseph’s Day
By Cathy Branciaroli, Food Correspondent, The Times
Celebrate the official start of Spring with whole fish or fishes for light seasonal eating.
Here we go – Spring 2018 officially arrives March 20th and not a moment too soon considering the flurry of Nor’Easters we’ve just been through. But first we need to pause for a moment and celebrate the most important feast day in Italy which...
On Stage: Cabaret comes to Wilmington
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Cabaret
A trip to Wilmington, this week could also be a trip to Berlin – to Berlin in 1931 when the Nazis were first rising to power.
That’s because the National Tour of “Cabaret” is running from March 13-18 at the Playhouse on Rodney Square (10th and Market streets, Wilmington, Delaware, 302-888-0200, www. ThePlayhouseDE.org).
Admitting vulnerability can lead to growth
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
I’m confident that over the course of the six (plus) years that I have written this column, I’ve discussed my family’s obsession with basketball on numerous occasions. My husband and sons are passionate about the sport. And, the constant exposure has turned me into a fan, as well.
Therefore, particularly in the winter months (honestly, all year ‘round),...
PA18 will tell a lot about this fall’s elections
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The nation’s political junkies have their eyes focused on Western Pennsylvania and it may give us a hint about November, 2018 will look like.
Money, media and focus have centered on the 18th District race, up Tuesday in a special election, outside of Pittsburgh, where Democrat Conor Lamb is at least within striking distance of Republican Rick Saccone. This matters...
On Stage: Even death won’t keep The Zombies from new tour
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Original members Colin Blunstone (left) and Rod Argent (right) are mourning the passing of long-time bass player Jim Rodford, and have dedicated the current North American tour to him.
Zombies are coming back to the area this weekend. That’s what zombies do. They keep coming back.
But, these Zombies are not creatures from the dead – they are...
