On Stage Plus: Whitmore Sisters bring harmony to City Winery
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
The Whitmore Sisters
It will be a family affair when the Whitmore Sisters open for the Mastersons on March 21 at City Winery (990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, citywinery.com/philadelphia).
The Whitmore Sisters — Eleanor and Bonnie Whitmore — are two of roots music’s most accomplished songwriters/instrumentalists/vocalists.
The Mastersons...
Inner Nature: Poisonous and venomous animals
By Vidya Rajan, Columnist, The Times
I am in India. It’s a vibrant and bustling place. This month, a couple of friends and I are planning a trip to a wildlife sanctuary in Southern India*. We hope to see tigers and a plethora of other animals and plants.
What I am hoping we do not encounter closely are mosquitoes and snakes. I do not like mosquitoes, but I do like snakes, in principle. But many snakes...
What To Do: Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show tops busy weekend
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show
After a two-year absence during the pandemic, art shows and antiques shows are starting to pop up like croci in March gardens.
The 73rd Annual Chadds Ford Art Sale & Show (http://cfes.ucfsd.org/artshow/) will be held March 18 and 19 at the Chadds Ford Elementary School. Founded in 1949 by Betsy Wyeth, the popular Chadds...
On Stage Extra: Nathan Gray brings new band to Milkboy Philly
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Nathan Gray and the iron Roses
Nathan Gray, who will headline a show at MilkBoy Philly (1100 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 215- 925-6455, www.milkboyphilly.com) on March 18, has been the front man for several well-received bands including BoySetsFire, I am Heresy and The Casting Out.
Gray’s arrival was in 1994 as the singer for BoySetsFire, a post-hardcore...
On Stage: Kennett Symphony ‘reimagines’ live performance
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Without question, concerts by the Kennett Symphony are always enjoyable events.
This weekend, the Kennett Symphony (kennettsymphony.org) is performing two concerts, and both will offer more than just well-played classical music.
The first will be “Reimagined Symphony” on March 19 at 1 p.m. at Mendenhall Inn (323 Kennett Pike, Chadds Ford). The second...
Coatesville VA could face closure in modernization move
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times @mikemcgannpa
The Veterans Administration Hospital in Coatesville, which opened in 1930.
CALN — The Coatesville Veterans Administration Hospital may be one of 17 national VA facilities to face closure within the next few years, with a new facility proposed in the King of Prussia area, if a proposed plan is approved.
The possible closure would be part of a national...
Griffith appointed Chester County Sustainability Director
Rachael Griffith
Chester County has a new person at the helm of managing the County’s Climate Action Plan, Rachael Griffith, who moves up from her role as Senior Trails and Open Space Planner at the Chester County Planning Commission.
In her new post, Griffith will assist County departments, municipalities, and other stakeholders to meet the County’s goals for sustainability, clean energy, greenhouse...
Op/Ed: The new PA State redistricting is the fairest it’s ever been
By Matt Han, Special to The Times
Even in today’s polarized and tense political climate, almost all Americans regardless of political party/orientation agree that fair maps and the elimination of gerrymandering are vital in creating a fair and democratic country. While most issues require opposing viewpoints and often cannot be resolved, the issue of fair representation is one that is not impossible...
Land Conservancy, Brandywine Red Clay Alliance announces merger
The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County (TLC) and the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRC) announce the merger of these two regional leaders in land and water conservation. Upon completion of the merger, expected to occur before the end of April 2022, TLC will be merged into BRC.
“This is truly an example of one plus one equaling three,” said Ed Camelli, chairman of The Land Conservancy...
Letter: Coatesville VA will continue to serve local vets