What To Do: Unionville Art Gala returns for 45th year

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The works of Shawn Faust are featured at this year’s Unionville Art Gala. If you want to start your holiday shopping early this year by visiting an art show, an antiques show or a craft show this weekend, you’re in luck. There is at least one of each on this weekend’s events calendar. The 45th Annual Unionville Art Gala, which will be held...

On Stage: Reverend Peyton overcame a lot to become a blues guitar ace

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band If it’s country blues and top-flight fingerpicking you’re looking for, then look in Reverend Peyton’s direction. Reverend Peyton has performed many times at the Sellersville Theater (24 West Temple Avenue, Sellersville, 215-257-5808, www.st94.com) and he’s coming back again on November 16. The Reverend...

Kennett Square plans busy schedule of holiday events

The Kennett Square Holiday Light Parade “Whether you call Kennett Square home or visit during the season, there is no place like Kennett Square for the holidays,” says Daniel Embree, Kennett Collaborative’s Executive Director. “I love strolling through town with a warm drink in hand or marveling at the matchless light displays at Longwood Gardens. There are a ‘million ways’ to revel...

West Chester plans even more holiday lights for local shoppers

Beginning this week, the historic borough of West Chester is lighting up more downtown blocks than ever – and hosting more free holiday events than ever – to attract visitors to the 50+ retail stores and 60+ restaurants that make downtown West Chester so unforgettable during the holiday season. The historic borough of West Chester is lighting up more downtown blocks than ever – and hosting...

Phanatic, ‘Holiday Movies’ featured in 2023 Coatesville Christmas Parade

A Mummers string band travels down the Lincoln Highway in Chester County’s Hometown Christmas Parade.Photo Credit: Robert O. Williams/ The Williams Group It’s a Wonderful Life at Chester County’s largest hometown parade, the Coatesville Christmas Parade, taking center stage down the historic Lincoln Highway, on Dec. 2, at 10:00 a.m. Originally a community project christened in 1960, the...

What To Do: Events saluting our Veterans fill busy weekend schedule

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Fort Mifflin November 11 is Veterans Day, and many area attractions will honor veterans in a variety of ways. The motto for the day is the Latin phrase, “Nos salutant vos,” which translates to “We salute you” in English. Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November...

County’s Operation Green Light Program honors veterans

Veterans, family and friends attended Chester County’s Operation Green Light program on the steps of the Historic Courthouse this week. Operation Green Light, from November 6-12, shines a light on the contribution of veterans nationwide, including the 24,000-plus veterans in Chester County. Chester County marked the start of Operation Green Light this week with a ceremony honoring the county’s...

On Stage: Nellie McKay returns to area for show at Arden Gild Hall

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Nellie McKay Nellie McKay is a talented singer/songwriter from the Poconos who has been making impressive albums for more than three decades. Fortunately, she heads south on the Pennsylvania Northeast Extension now and then to perform shows in this area – including a spell-binding show at Longwood Gardens, a show at Rrazz Room in New Hope, and...

Once again, Democrats sweep county races; elect 5 Common Pleas judges

By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa Once again, Democrats swept all possible countywide races, Tuesday, winning all of the Row Office races, maintaining control of the County Commissioners and electing five new Democratic judges to the Court of Common Pleas. “Chester County voters chose to re-elect Democrats to lead the county government,” Chester County Democratic Chairwoman...

Becoming the Best U: Sharing excerpts of my new book about my fight against cancer

By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times Hi! I wanted to share with you a few excerpts from my new book “Becoming the Best U: The Lessons Cancer Taught Me” since November is National Caregivers Month! I’m fortunate to be one of the lone survivors of ovarian cancer stage 4 and metastatic brain cancer, and my son was one of my fiercest advocates and caregivers. Together, we wrote this book to...