On Stage (Extra): Andy T Band overcomes to play the blues
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Andy T Band
Blues will be in the spotlight when Andy Talamantez and Michael A. Benjamin headline a show at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) on July 9.
Blues fans may not recognize this act until they realize the act’s stage name is The Andy T Band featuring Alabama Mike.
Andy T, a veteran Nashville...
After deadly crash, emergency adoptions needed for displaced animals
Emergency workers treat animals following a deadly night car accident at BVSPCA’s New Caste shelter. Because of the damage to the building, 98 animals are displaced and a call for adoptions — including at the West Chester location, was issued.
NEW CASTLE, DE — A deadly car crash that took the life of a Delaware woman overnight did massive damage to a regional animal shelter, displacing...
A vacation-oriented Super-Six for July
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Happy JULY everyone! The summer is in full swing and I couldn’t be happier. Sunshine is good for the soul and I am relishing every opportunity to sit by the ocean and soak it all in.
Therefore, my selections for this month’s Super Six have a definite vacation vibe to them. Here we go…
On Stage (Extra): Caravan Palace manages to combine EDM with Swing
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Caravan Palace
In recent years, there have been blends of things that seem unlikely in concept but work out well in reality. One example is the coming together of Philadelphia food and oriental cuisine – the highly-popular cheesesteak egg roll.
In the world of popular music, the combination of modern electronic music and traditional swing music seems like...
Library board rules out shared building with Kennett Sq.
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Kennett Square Borough Council President Danilo Maffei reads the council’s response to the Kennett Library’s decision to build a new library on their own, Monday.
KENNETT SQUARE –The library is open, but its partnership with Borough officials to build a new multi-purpose community center is closed.
Thomas Swett, the chairman of the Kennett...
What To Do: Nothing says summer like a Hootenanny
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Camphill Kimberton’s Hootenanny
One of the area’s nicest summertime family events is Camphill Kimberton’s Hootenanny, a popular festival of local music and food. The event will be held on July 8 from 3-9 p.m. at Camphill Village Kimberton Hills (1601 Pughtown Road, Kimberton, 610-935-0300, www.camphillkimberton.org).
The roster of musicians for...
On Stage: Music offerings, domestic and international
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
David Cook
If you’re looking for some live music this weekend, you can go American or international.
On July 6, American Idol winner David Cook will play at the World Café Live while Tengger Cavalry, a metal band fronted by a Mongolian throat singer will headline a show at The Fire.
Art Watch: First Friday and much, much more
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
First Friday this July 7th kicks off with brand new exhibits from Kennett Square Pennsylvania to Elkton Maryland, as well as artist demonstrations at local galleries. Blockbuster museum shows, including “Andrew Wyeth-In Retrospect” at the Brandywine River Museum of Art and “The Original Mad Man: Illustrations by Mac Conner” at The Delaware...
Sports dental safety: it’s always an option
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
While summer has just begun it’s time to think about mouth guards for dental safety. Athletic mouth guards are not just for football and hockey. Many sports such as gymnastics, skating, martial arts, basketball just to name a few can put a smile in harm’s way. Mouth protectors can cushion a blow and help protect the teeth as well as...
Happy Fourth of July!
From all of us at The Times — have a happy, fun and safe Fourth of July.
Enjoy your holiday with friends and family — put down the tablet, smartphone or computer and enjoy the warm weather and fun. We’ll be back later in the week.
