Inner Nature: Inosculation
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
I was taking a walk the other day (in a tropical country) and came across limbs from two trees that had twisted around each other and had actually grown into each other, presumably sharing their vasculature at the point of contact. These kisses are termed inosculation. It happens when the bark between the abutted limbs wears away due to friction and the vascular...
What To Do: Wide variety of events for this first weekend of Spring
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Annual Philadelphia Mineral Treasures and Fossil Fair
Variety is the spice of life. It is also a description of the special events around the area this weekend.
There will be attractions featuring reptiles, hot rod cars, beads, minerals, mud sales, cosplay, mansion mystery tours, astronomy, wines – and the start of the Easter season.
On March 25...
On Stage: Ellis Paul overcomes challenges to return to the stage
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Ellis Paul
When it comes to Ellis Paul’s desire to keep making music despite severe challenges, you have to give him a hand.
Paul, who will be bringing his “30th Anniversary Tour” to The Lounge at World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, www.worldcafelive.com) on March 25, has been battling Dupuytren’s Contracture for almost a...
Chester County leads state in veteran benefit payouts
Chester County veterans received more federal benefit payouts – excluding survivor and pension benefits – than any other county in Pennsylvania, according to the Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs. Over $3 million was paid to veterans in January 2023, nearly $500,000 more than Berks County, which is ranked number two.
The mission of Veterans Affairs is to provide information and...
What To Do: A rite of Spring, Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The 74th Annual Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show
Spring will arrive on Monday and the schedule of special events and activities is bursting out like a field of daffodils.
The 74th Annual Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show (http://cfes.ucfsd.org/artshow/) will be held March 17 and 18 at the Chadds Ford Elementary School. Founded in 1949 by Betsy Wyeth,...
On Stage Extra: ‘Six’ Comes to Kimmel
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Six
“SIX” is a musical that has reached legendary status in just a few years.
From March 21 through April 9, the Kimmel Cultural Campus is presenting “SIX” at the Academy of Music as part of its 2022-2023 Broadway series, (Broad and Locust streets, Philadelphia,www.kimmelculturalcampus.org).
“SIX” is a British musical comedy with music,...
On Stage: Tom Rush comes to the Colonial Theater
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Tom Rush
Tom Rush, one of America’s most revered folksingers, is a New Englander through and through. However, in recent years, he has built a connection with Chester County.
One of his last live shows prior to the COVID pandemic was a concert at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center. Tonight, Ruch is returning to the area for a show at the...
Avon Grove HS students win state journalism awards
Robert Gregory, AGHS English teacher and Devil’s Herald newspaper advisor, and Jackson Morris, 12th grade student and Devil’s Herald senior editor.
The Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association recently honored two Avon Grove High School (AGHS) students for their work in the school newspaper, The Devil’s Herald. The students were each recognized with a 2023 Student Keystone Media Award for the...
Over 300 Chester County Students participate in annual Science Research Competition
Volunteer judges interviewing middle school student in Tuesday’s Dr. Lucy Balian Rorke-Adams Fair.
Young scientists from all over Chester County gathered at the Parkesburg Point Youth Center in Parkesburg to show off their passion for science. This year, over 300 students from nearly 60 schools attended the Chester County Science Research Competition (CCSRC). The competition featured 15 different...
What To Do: Spring is coming and events are blooming everywhere
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Back to Bend
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org) just opened its 2023 season. This weekend, Winterthur is kicking into gear with a special event called “Back to Bend,” which will be held on March 11 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Visitors are invited to celebrate the early bulb display...
