On Stage: Ventura fire forces cancellation of Phillips’ show
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Veteran rock and jazz drummer Simon Phillips was forced to cancel his tour — including a local stop tonight — after his Venture County, Cal. home burned in a wildfire.
Two British musicians who first arrived on the scene in the late 1970s and have been going strong ever since have concerts scheduled in the area at different venues on December 6 – Gary...
Too many of us with stories to tell, sadly
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Oh, Matt Lauer.
Honestly, as I watched Savannah Guthrie read the prepared statement from NBC executives, I can’t say that I was really that surprised. There have been rumors about him being unfaithful to his wife for years. So, it wasn’t a huge leap to believe that he could be disrespectful to his female co-workers.
To me, what is most upsetting about...
What To Do: The Coatesville Christmas Parade
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Coatesville Christmas Parade
The Coatesville Christmas Parade, a holiday classic that is Chester County’s largest hometown parade, will be held on December 2 in downtown Coatesville.
The festive annual parade will get underway at 10 a.m. with Strode Avenue and Lincoln Highway as its starting point. The parade will conclude at the performing and judging...
On Stage: Kick off the holidays with the Kennett Symphony
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
The Kennett Symphony invites you to join with its musicians and special guests for a festive holiday celebration this weekend.
On December 2, the Kennett Symphony (http://kennettsymphony.org/) is presenting “Pops Goes the Holiday with Special Guest Philadanco” at 7:30 p.m. at Unionville High School (750 Unionville Road, Kennett Square).
Kennett Sq. council addresses tragedy, community relations
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
HARB member Clara Saxton addresses Borough Council members about the impact of the 2016 election results on the borough’s recent political races.
KENNETT SQUARE – They were at the Red Clay Room to discuss the 2018 budget, but recent events were front and center at last Monday night’s meeting of the Kennett Square Borough Council.
Mayor Matt Fetick...
On Stage: A chance to preview ‘Wolf-in-skins’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Wof-in-Skins
Years ago, Broadway shows would frequently open “out of town” prior to heading to New York. The productions would have week-long runs in Philadelphia, Boston, and Washington D.C. – sometimes even in Hartford, Wilmington or Baltimore.
The productions were in “partially-finished” stages — presented on stage to gauge audience reaction...
Kennett, Longwood Gardens look at flooding concern in Hamorton Homes
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Pennoni Associates engineer Michael Kissinger talks with residents of the Hamorton neighborhood near Longwood Gardens whose homes have been affected by flooding.
KENNETT – The rains on the plain stay mainly in Hamorton, according to some residents of the village who spoke at the most recent meeting of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors.
Several...
Girls Day Out coming in Kennett this week
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Happy Thanksgiving! What a spectacular weekend of feasting, family, and fun!
After a solid week of eating waaaaay too many calories, I have a plan to burn the bird:
Christmas Shopping Cardio.
No, it’s not a new class at the Y. Yes, I just made it up…but, I think the concept is sure to go viral. Lucky for us, it’s the ( much anticipated) #GirlsDayOut...
What To Do: Goodbye Black Friday, hello Christmas season
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Longwood Gardens
Thanksgiving 2017 is now in the history books. Black Friday has arrived. The tsunami known as the Christmas holiday season is ready to tear through the area with never-ending sales, a barrage of holiday songs emanating from everywhere, incessant bellringers and a huge array of traditional holiday events and activities.
One of the region’s...
On Stage: Something ‘Better than Bacon’
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Better Than Bacon
Vegetarians looking for a breakfast choice will tell you that anything is “Better Than Bacon.”
Fans of comedy throughout the Delaware Valley will tell you that “Better Than Bacon” is a top-flight improvisational comedy act.
For the last eight years, Better Than Bacon has been generating laughter at its shows and has become a local...
