What To Do: Holiday events go into high gear
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Santa on a fire truck in West Chester
Thanksgiving has passed and Halloween 2023 is ancient history. That that means the Christmas season is in full swing – the all-encompassing holiday season with Christmas carols providing the audio background and an endless barrage of Christmas sales and ads in full assault mode.
Fortunately, there are many...
On Stage: Turkey’d out? Now feast of great music
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Gretchen Emery Band
The day after Thanksgiving often demands extra motivation from those who are prone to sitting around the house recovering from the day before.
November 24 is the day after Thanksgiving this year and there is definite motivation to get out and hear live music performed by a pair of top-flight acts — the Gretchen Emery Band...
Deuso announces run for 155th District Seat; seeks to become PA’s 1st transgender state rep
Erica Deuso
Erica Deuso (she/they) is a progressive transgender Democrat from Downingtown, who has officially declared her candidacy for State Representative (HD-155, Chester County) in Pennsylvania on November 8th, 2023.
Erica brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective to the political landscape. Erica is a pro-labor, pro-choice, pro-environment Democrat who believes that now, on the...
On Stage Extra: Mia X Ally put their twist on traditional instruments
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mia X Ally
If someone told you to check out an interesting music act – a duo featuring two young women playing violin and bagpipes – you’d probably envision a folky duo playing an acoustic blend of Celtic tunes and traditional Appalachian songs.
If the group was Mia X Ally, you’d be in for a surprise.
Mia X Ally, who are headlining a show...
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...
