On Stage: ‘The Illusionists’ comes to Wilmington
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Illusionists
Magicians seem to be omnipresent and magic shows pop up on entertainment calendars on a regular basis. Some of the shows make you shake your head in amazement – not at the complexity of the act but rather that venues would even book the act.
There are some good shows featuring magic acts but it’s safe to say that they all pale in comparison...
GOP Congressman laud tax bill, Democrats decry ‘gift’ for wealthy, donors
The U.S. Senate last night passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — a sweeping revision of U.S. Tax code, that depending on who is talking is either a spark for job and wage growth or a massive, deficit busting giveaway to the rich, political donors and corporate America.
The House voted Tuesday to approve the package, but will have to revote Wednesday because of three provisions in the original bill...
Being smart about your smile during the holidays
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
With the rush of the holidays, it can be easy to forget to maintain good dental health — but bad choices now could lead to problems in the new year.
Here’s a few fairly simple tips to keep you and your family smiling well into 2018:
On Stage: Hardly a Fish out of water
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Samantha Fish
If you’re prone to believing stereotypes, then you probably envision an older black male if someone referred to a veteran blues artist – that a young, white female blues veteran would be a fish out of water.
And, you’d be very wrong – especially if you consider Samantha Fish.
Samantha Fish, who is headlining a show on December 9 at...
Op/Ed: Sen. Leach is missing the point
By Kathi Cozzone, Chester County Commissioner
Kathi Cozzone
Once again, courageous women have come forward to describe their painful experiences at the hand of a man in power and once again they are re-victimized by his response. After an extensively investigated article in the Philadelphia Inquirer shares the stories of the women who were victims of unwanted advances, State Senator Daylin Leach...
EDITORIAL: Leach should withdraw, but not resign, yet
State Sen. Daylin Leach (D-17).
We live in a time of reckoning for men (and some women) who have refused to see the appropriate boundaries of personal and professional behavior — and now state Sen. (and would-be Congresman) Daylin Leach (D-17) has been implicated in a deeply reported, multi-sourced story in Sunday’s Philadelphia Inquirer.
The allegations — from 11 people — range from inappropriate...
Reflections on 2017
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
The holiday season provides a great time to reflect on the past year. In my therapy practice, my clients begin every session recounting the highs and lows of their week. It is a simple way to take a few moments to appreciate what went well and any challenges that provide opportunities for growth. So, imagine the wealth of self-reflection that can be achieved...
On Stage (Bonus): JoJo’s Holiday Variety Show ready to get you in the mood
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Now that the holiday season has arrived, there are many, many concert options. But, it is also a good time to consider attending a stage production such as a play, a ballet performance or even a modern-day version of the old variety show.
On December 15, Joey Sweeney and a bunch of other artists from around the Delaware Valley will be presenting a modern-day...
What To Do: It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The March to Valley Forge
The Christmas season is in full swing. The holiday spirit is in the air, traffic around malls and shopping centers is almost impassable and Christmas events are everywhere. Over the next week or so, you can head in any direction and find a holiday event to attend — and maybe even a few events that are not holiday-related.
On...
On Stage: Aimee Mann comes to the Colonial
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Aimee Mann
Aimee Mann has probably played more different area venues than any other act on the scene – starting with her formative days in ’til Tuesday and continuing through her long solo career.
Mann has played everywhere from huge arenas (the Spectrum) to outdoor venues (Mann Music Center, Philadelphia Zoo) to small clubs (Chestnut Cabaret, World...
