Kennett fund-raiser taps into craft beer fervor

Historic Kennett Square is brewing up a winter beer festival. Winterfest to feature offerings from at least 25 craft breweries Historic Kennett Square is brewing another appetizing opportunity for craft beer lovers: the first annual Kennett Winterfest. Modeled after the popular Kennett Brewfest, a fund-raiser held in September that usually sells out, Winterfest will enable participants to partake...

Kennett Square mayor finds way to extend thanks

‘Breakfast of Champions’ honors agencies providing valuable borough services  By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times Audrey Roper (left), a business associate of Mayor Matt Fetick, helped him with preparations for the Breakfast of Champions. When Matt Fetick became Kennett Square’s mayor, he thought he had a strong command of the terrain. After all, he had resided there...

Kennett Square offering alternative to malls

Mrs. Robinson’s Tea Room is just one of the many shops in downtown Kennett Square that are all decked for the holidays and offer a community shopping experience. Residents urged to support local economy by purchasing gifts from area merchants During this holiday season, Historic Kennett Square is urging area residents to support local businesses first. Kennett Square’s small, independent retailers...

Kennett Square kicks off season with festive flair

Kennett Square’s annual parade lent a festive air to the borough that is expected to continue through the holidays. Borough has myriad activities planned to encourage dining, shopping A house tour. A concert. Carriage rides. An art stroll. Gingerbread house making. Kennett Square is pulling out the stops to lure shoppers to its vibrant downtown for the holidays. Historic Kennett Square jumpstarted...

Kennett Flash continues Independent Film Series

‘Ruby Sparks’ scheduled Sunday at Back Alley Theater The Back Alley Theater in the Kennett Flash continues its Independent Film Series Sunday with  “Ruby Sparks,” a 2012 romantic comedy-drama. Tickets are $5 at the door, which open at 3 p.m.; the the movie starts at 3:30 p.m. Light refreshments are available for purchase. Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris and...

Kennett Square plans frightfully fun festivities

Ninth Annual Halloween Parade scheduled for Sunday Marchers are invited to participate in Kennett Square’s frightfully fun Halloween Parade on Sunday. Ghosts, ghouls, goblins and sundry otherworldly creatures are expected to create a spooktacular display during the Ninth Annual Halloween Parade in Kennett Square this weekend. Sponsored by the Kennett Area Merchants and Restaurant Association...

Art, music, history, exercise abound this weekend

Kennett Square visitors will have an opportunity to buzz in on the conversations of these fascinating reenactors participating in “Has Thee Heard” tonight, a program sponsored by the Kennett Historical Commission, Historic Kennett Square & Kennett Underground Railroad Center. From First Friday to Vive Tu Vida, activity choices aplenty Kennett-area residents will have a plethora...

Tickets on sale for Kennett Brewfest 2012

Approximately 70 breweries expected for area’s premier beer-bash on Sept. 29 By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times KENNETT SQUARE — Historic Kennett Square has something special brewing for late September: Kennett Square’s foremost potent-potable celebration, Brewfest. “Brewfest is a fundraiser for Historic Kennett Square,” Event Chairman Jeff Norman said. “It’s...

La Verona says ‘benvenuti’

Despite stagnant economy, Kennett Square shows growth with new restaurant opening By P.J. D’Annunzio, Staff Writer, The Times From left: Mary Hutchins, a member of Historic Kennett Square, Ginger Meadows, president of Historic Kennett Square,  La Verona owner Ari Mavraj, owner Jack Mavraj, Kennett Square Borough Manager Brant Kucera, and Borough Council Member Leon Spencer celebrate the...