On Stage (Bonus): Anders Osborne is on a writing spree
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Anders Osborne
On May 20, downtown Wilmington will welcome the inaugural staging of David Bromberg’s Big Noise Festival at Tubman Garrett Park (815 Justison Street, Wilmington, http://www.bignoisefestival.com).
The festival’s all-star line-up will feature David Bromberg Big Band, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Dr. John, Anders Osborne, Larry Campbell &...
Kennett Board of Supervisors thinking big, acting local
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Real estate developer John Lynch (standing, far left) and Kennett Township Chief of Police Lydell Nolt (seated, far right) discuss plans for the Sinclair Springs development with residents.
KENNETT – The Board of Supervisors looked to the future during Wednesday night’s meeting as they agreed to move forward with some initiatives to enhance life in the...
What To Do: With Summer looming, festival season kicks off
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Liz Longley
When warm weather arrives in this area, outdoor music concerts are not far behind — especially outdoor, multi-day festivals. One of the earliest festivals on the annual calendar is the Spring Gulch Folk Festival.
From May 19-21, the Spring Gulch Folk Festival will return for another year at Spring Gulch Resort Campground (475 Lynch Road,...
KSQ Council takes close look at finances
By Eliza Mohler, Staff Writer, The Times
Borough council members review maps regarding a zoning change request from the Delaware Valley Development Corporation at the former NVF site.
KENNETT SQUARE – Monday night’s meeting of the Kennett Square Borough Council was in the money as the finance committee presented a report on reserve funds and account trends over the past six years.
“As part...
Kennett Library shares data for allocation of Pocopson’s donation
Supervisors approve support to stop gerrymandering
By Karen Cresta, Staff Writer, The Times
A rendering of the proposed new Kennett Library.
POCOPSON – A presentation by Kennett Library board representatives, Brad Piper and Chris Larsen (via teleconference), was given to the Pocopson supervisors on Monday night. The focus was on considerations for future allocations of library donations and the...
On Stage: Jarre finally comes to North America
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Jean-Michel Jarre
Jean-Michel Jarre is a legend in the world of electronic music.
Ever since his debut album, the French composer/performer has been pushing the boundaries of music – and of attracting live audiences.
In 1990, Jarre attracted an audience of 2.5 million in front of La Défense skyline, Paris in a show commemoration celebration of the...
Democrats see massive turnout boost in primaries
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Tuesday’s primaries settled a handful of races, while setting the stage for the fall election battles, as Democratic turnout was noticeably higher than seen in the same primary four years ago — in part because of high profile primaries for the West Chester Mayoral seat, as well as a hotly contested District Justice race in the Kennett/Unionville area.
While...
The Tooth Fairy Index – a leading economic indicator?
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD FAGD, Columnist, The Times
We all know the tooth fairy. That wonderful fairy who trades recently lost baby teeth for a monetary gift. I remember as a child always being concerned that the carefully wrapped tooth under my pillow would be lost and the tooth fairy would not be able to find it. As a child, my reward was often a shiny new fifty cent piece. Yes, this really...
Art Watch: The most important art weekend of the year
The Chester County Studio Tour is this weekend
By Lele Galer, Columnist, The Times
The hugely anticipated art event of the year is here, The Chester County Studio Tour, is this weekend Saturday and Sunday. This year an astonishing 179 artists are showing and selling their artwork in 72 art studio locations throughout Chester County Saturday May 20th 10am-6pm, and finishing up the next day Sunday...
On stage (Bonus): Pau Kelly sings about…death
By Denny Dyroff, Staff Writer, The Times
Paul Kelly and Charlie Owen
Over the years, there have been a variety of songs devoted to death including tunes that were hits for Johnny Cash (“Cowboy’s Lament – Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie”) and Hank Williams (“Six More Miles (To the Graveyard).”
Last year, Australia’s legendary singer/songwriter/rocker Paul Kelly released a whole album...
