New month, new Super Six for your Sunday

It’s the first Sunday in March….so, that means it is time for the Super Six! This monthly article is a “Kelly hodge podge” of ideas/stream of consciousness/ window into my personality. I must confess that I don’t really have any rhyme or reason for my selections. They are (literally) what I have been perseverating about since last month’s rendition. So, without further ado… ●...

On Stage (Extra): A big concert weekend for your Saturday

By DENNY DYROFF, Staff Writer, The Times Seldom Scene No matter what your musical tastes are, there is probably a concert in the area March 4 that will be to your liking. The long lineup of acts performing in Delaware Valley ranges from the female rock trio Potty Mouth to the traditional bluegrass band Seldom Scene — from American reggae-rock group Tropidelic to singer-songwriter Marc Berger....

WCU hosts discussion called, “Yes, All Women!”

Presented by Chester County Fund for Women & Girls By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times Lilah Saber and Juliana Mosley smile after their presentations at the Yes, All Women! event Thursday at West Chester University. WEST CHESTER – March is women’s history month, and at West Chester University Thursday, women of all ages, races and backgrounds gathered to discuss how they can learn...

What to do: It’s a First Friday weekend!

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Chadds Ford Historical Society is hosting its ninth Annual Winter Plein Air Event at its Barn Visitors Center March 4 There will be something special in the air in Chadds Ford this weekend – art. On March 4, the Chadds Ford Historical Society will host its ninth annual Winter Plein Air Event at its Barn Visitors Center (1736 Creek Road, Chadds Ford,...

Kennett supervisors asked to back Crebilly resolution

By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times Members of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors listen to resident John Wilkens during a discussion about the Environmental Impact Study Ordinance. KENNETT – The discussion at Wednesday night’s brief meeting of the Kennett Township Board of Supervisors included a request for support from the supervisors for the preservation of Crebilly Farm in...

On Stage: Enjoy a ‘Steady Holiday’ in Philly

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times Steady Holiday Fans of the band Clap Your Hands Say Yeah are in for a double treat this week. Actually, they’re in for a pair of double treats. The first double treat is that the band will be playing back-to-back nights at Johnny Brenda’s (1201 North Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, 215-739-9684, www.johnnybrendas.com) on March 2 and 3. The second double...

All About Connecting: Online dating quiz

By Nancy Plummer, Columnist, The Times This month, a quiz to kick off the column (don’t worry about studying!): ALL ABOUT CONNECTING’S ONLINE DATING QUIZ Do you find that the people you write through online dating sites and apps don’t write you back? Do you find that the people that reach out to you are the ones you are not interested in? Do you wonder if there are any new people on...

Art Watch: When myth is most becoming

By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times March kicks off with first Friday art gallery openings all over Chester County, and my favorite pick is at Mala Galleria in Kennett Square where allegorical painter Rachel Romano has a solo show “True North” throughout March, with an opening artist reception this Friday March 3 from 6-9pm at the gallery at 206 East State Street in Kennett Square. The...

Spring fever coming just a bit early this year

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times I am (blissfully) typing this article while sitting out on the patio, sans coat, iced coffee in hand. In February. Although it is highly unlikely that these 70 degree temps will continue long term, I am happy to soak it up now. Even when the weather returns to normal, the brief respite from winter is enough to force an early transition of the contents...

On Stage (Extra): A ‘Curious’ case of Broadway-style entertainment

By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Theater fans from this area have been very fortunate this month – mainly because of the offerings from the Kimmel Center’s “Broadway Philadelphia” series at the Academy of Music (Broad and Locust streets, Philadelphia, 215-731-3333, www.kimmelcenter.org). Instead of being presented for the umpteenth...