On Stage: A Brandywine Valley Symphony show for all the senses
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Brandywine Valley Symphony
There is an event in the area on Sunday afternoon that will provide treats for four of the five human senses – sight, hearing, taste, and smell.
The Brandywine Valley Symphony (bvsymphony.org) will present the second concert in its debut season on November 23 at 3 p.m. The Salon Concert will be held in the Grand...
AGSD opens new Makerspace at Avon Grove HS
The new Makerspace at Avon Grove High School opened Nov. 11.
Avon Grove School District announced the official opening of the Avon Grove Makerspace at Avon Grove High School on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Designed and driven by students, the Makerspace is a hands-on innovation lab where imagination meets real-world making — supporting coursework and creativity across science, computer science, art, and...
County appoints independent investigator on election day poll book error
Chester County Government CEO David Byerman announced Monday the appointment of West Chester-based law firm Fleck Eckert Klein McGarry, LLC (FEKM) to conduct an independent investigation into the Nov. 4 Election Day poll book issue that omitted the names of more than 75,000 third-party registered voters.
The omission of third-party voters from poll books at all 230 Chester County polling places...
Tickets go on sale for Kennett Winterfest, Nov. 20
Winter is coming, and so is one of the region’s most beloved craft beer celebrations! The 14th Annual Kennett Winterfest returns to Kennett Square on Saturday, February 28, 2026, bringing together more than 60 exceptional breweries, local food favorites, and live music for an unforgettable winter afternoon.
Hosted by Kennett Collaborative, Winterfest is a cozy, open-air celebration of craft beer...
What To Do: It’s National Dog Show time!
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The National Dog Show
Cynophobia is the fear of dogs.
On November 15 and 16, the National Dog Show will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center – from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. each day.
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia has presented dog shows for more than 125 years.
The show is now the only benched show in America, which means that all breeds...
On Stage (Extra): Mutlu performs at Uptown! Friday night
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Mutlu
West Chester will be the site of two very interesting concerts this weekend featuring Mutlu on Friday night and a special benefit concert on Saturday evening.
On November 14, Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center (226 North High Street, West Chester, www.uptownwestchester.org) will present a concert by Mutlu starting at 7:30 p.m.
A Philadelphia...
On Stage: Lily Vakili can lay down the law — and the blues
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Lily Vakili
In her Linkedin profile, Lily Vakili mentions being a self-employed lawyer who specializes in “Contract Negotiation, Biotechnology Industry and +5 skills” and how she worked for more than 20 years at Faber Daeufer & Itrato PC as Principal, Senior Counsel and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair.
She was also Director at Union...
Coatesville Christmas Parade to march down Lincoln Highway, Dec. 6
Mummers march as part of a previous Coatesville Christmas Parade. Robert O. Williams/ The Williams Group
The Coatesville Christmas Parade, presented by Cleveland-Cliffs, will be front and center down the storied Lincoln Highway, on Dec. 6, at 10:00 a.m. The parade, which began in 1950s, traditionally hosts over 160 plus entries gracing the Lincoln Highway. It features Mummers Bands straight from...
What To Do: Honoring our veterans
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
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.
The theme for Veterans Day 2025 is “Service to Our Nation.”
This theme reflects a tribute to all uniformed services and is represented by the winning design created by Army Veteran Jeremy D. Carpenter. The theme will be featured in the annual Veterans Day poster displayed across various facilities.
Veterans...
DASD, teachers agree to new 5-year contract
DASD and DAEA reach five-year professional staff agreement(from back to front and left to right: DAEA Executive Committee Secretary Stephanie Bosco, DAEA Secondary Vice President and Chief Negotiator Mike Borkowski, DASD Board Vice President Joyce Houghton, DAEA Elementary Vice President Sandy Falkner, DAEA Elementary Representative at Large Megan Kay, Superintendent Dr. Robert J. O’Donnell,...
