On Stage: on 4/20, a celebration female singer/songwriters
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Julia Othmer
Today, April 20, is a holiday of sorts. It is 420.
420 used to be an underground holiday. However, with the ever-expanding list of states that have legalized recreational marijuana, 420 is not so underground anymore.
420, 4:20 or 4/20 (pronounced four-twenty) is cannabis culture slang for marijuana and hashish consumption, especially smoking around...
County participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, April 22
Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services (CCDDAS) is spreading community awareness for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, taking place on Saturday, April 22nd. Organized nationwide by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides temporary local sites for safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing prescription drugs,...
On Stage Extra: Jordy brings new music to the Fillmore
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Jordy
April 21 is a day pop music fans have been looking forward to for quite some time.
It is the release date for Jordy’s sophomore album, “Boy.”
Jordy is already touring in support of the new album – a tour that makes a local stop on April 18 at Fillmore Philadelphia (1100 Canal Street, Philadelphia, www.thefillmorephilly.com).
“My first...
Chesco DA: Help sought from public to ID person who shot two at Lincoln U.
Two women were shot and wounded during an event at Lincoln University’s Spring Fling event this past weekend and the Chester County District Attorney’s Office is asking for help to find the assailant.
According a statement from the DA’s Office, the shooting involved two female victims who both suffered gunshot wounds while on the second floor of the LLC Building of Lincoln University...
What To Do: With Spring in bloom, time to get out and enjoy nature
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Winterthur
Spring is here with flowers in bloom everywhere. Not surprisingly, the area’s schedule of special things to do is filled to the brim with both indoor and outdoor activities.
The recent warm weather has been beckoning people to come outdoors.
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library (Route 52, Wilmington, Delaware, 800-448-3883, www.winterthur.org)...
On Stage: Beloved local improv troupe ‘Better Than Bacon’ to debut at Colonial
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Better Than Bacon
What is Better Than Bacon?
With breakfast in mind, some will say “nothing.” Some will say sausage or pork roll — or even scrapple. An Amish person might say “Pannhaas” (ponhoss/panhaus) but that breakfast meat dish is definitely an acquired taste (look it up).
On the flip side, Hindus, vegetarians, Jews, pollotarians,...
ReFirement at Any Age: The season of renewal
By Gail Supplee Tatum, Columnist, The Times
Did the warm winds ever leave? In our area, if felt like the season of winter never showed up, at least weather-wise.
Regardless of the lack of snow and consecutive cold days, there were more hours of darkness to contend with, which affects our mood. Gloomy days lead to gloomy ways of thinking, so in spite of the mild weather, we had to work extra hard...
Inner Nature: Shapes of animal bodies
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
The study of animal form and function is both illuminating and fascinating, panning from simple to complex forms. The morphing started 750-odd million years ago. At this time, the Earth was not young by any means! It was already about 3.5 billion years old (80% of its age today, which is about 4.3 billion years old) and populated by cyanobacterial mats, and...
What To Do: Holiday weekend events are, uh, hoppin’
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
West Chester Railroad
Easter weekend has arrived and special Easter activities – big and small — are happening all over.
The Easter Bunny is known for hopping around — but not always.
Sometimes, instead of bouncing along the ground, Peter Cottontail opts to ride a train. The holiday bunny has already embarked on his holiday spree...
On Stage: Some of Broadway’s best shows come to Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Into The Woods
Easter events and outdoor activities on pleasantly mild days will provide plenty of options for family events this weekend.
But there are also attractive indoor options – especially theater shows.
The Kimmel Cultural Campus (250 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, www.kimmelculturalcampus.org) has presented a steady stream of top-flight...
